The 78th session of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Regional Committee for South-East Asia commenced in Colombo today (13), with Sri Lanka’s Minister of Health, Dr Nalinda Jayatissa, being elected as chairman. He will serve in this capacity for a period of one year. The three-day session, which will continue until the 15th, marks a significant event for Sri Lanka as host nation. It is attended by WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia Dr Katerina Böhm, health ministers from eight member states, ambassadors from two nations, and other WHO experts. The meeting will focus…
WHO Regional Health Summit Kicks Off in Colombo with Sri Lanka as Chair
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