Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, departed for Switzerland this morning (May 18) to participate in the 78th Annual World Health Assembly, organized by the World Health Organization (WHO).
The assembly will be held in Geneva from May 19 to 27 under the theme “One World for Health.” Health ministers from all WHO member states are expected to attend, along with more than 15,000 government officials representing the health sectors of various countries.
The assembly will feature broad discussions involving all delegations, focusing on the presentation of proposals, ideas, and research data to shape global health policy and actions for the year ahead.
Joining Minister Jayatissa as part of Sri Lanka’s official delegation are:
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Dr. Anil Jasinghe, Secretary to the Ministry of Health
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Himali Arunatilaka, Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva
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Nishanthini Victor, First Secretary to the UN Mission in Geneva
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Along with a team of supporting officials
The assembly aims to foster international cooperation and policy-making to improve global health standards and prepare for future challenges.
