The World Health Organisation (WHO) has commenced its 77th Regional Committee session for Southeast Asia in New Delhi, marking a significant gathering of health leaders from across the region. This three-day conference, running from October 7 to 9, brings together health ministers and delegates from eleven member states to address critical public health challenges and forge collaborative solutions.
JP Nadda, India’s Minister of Health, has been elected as the Chairperson of the 77th Session, bringing his extensive experience in health policy to guide the deliberations.
The session brings together representatives from eleven Southeast Asian countries:
Dr. Razia Pendse, Chef de Cabinet of the WHO, highlighted several critical challenges facing the region:
The decisions made during this session will affect nearly two billion people in the Southeast Asia region, underlining the significance of the deliberations and outcomes.
In his inaugural address, Chairperson JP Nadda emphasized the transcendent nature of health issues, stating: “Health transcends borders, necessitating a holistic and collaborative approach. By learning from each other’s successes and challenges, we can enhance the resilience of health systems.”
Saima Wazed, WHO’s Regional Director for Southeast Asia, stressed the inclusive nature of the regional health strategy: “The regional roadmap belongs to all our countries and all our peoples. We feel the duty to protect the weak, the vulnerable, the orphan child, the disabled, and the elderly with no family.”
Under Director Wazed’s leadership, WHO SEARO has outlined several priority areas:
The technical programme encompasses:
The meeting will span three days, featuring:
The session aims to:
The committee’s work aligns with WHO’s broader objectives of:
The session emphasizes:
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