Xanana Gusmão calls for concrete actions from WHO in Dili

The Prime Minister of Timor-Leste, Xanana Gusmão, today requested that the decisions made during the 79th session of the Regional Committee of the World Health Organization (WHO) for Southeast Asia, currently taking place in Dili, be translated into concrete actions to benefit the population.

During the meeting, which runs from Monday to Thursday, various health-related issues in the region will be assessed, with deliberations expected to address the priorities that need to be implemented to improve the health status of citizens in Southeast Asia.

Gusmão reiterated the need for these decisions to go beyond mere recommendations and to be effectively applied, emphasizing the importance of tangible actions in light of the health challenges faced by the region.

This WHO meeting brings together representatives from various countries in the region, with the aim of coordinating and defining public health strategies that can be effective in combating diseases and promoting the overall health of populations.

Thus far, the meeting has focused on discussions regarding health priorities that need immediate attention, reflecting the urgency of responding adequately to local and regional needs.

The Prime Minister hopes that the resolutions will be implemented quickly to bring significant improvements and that the promises made during this meeting will be honored for the benefit of public health. Timor-Leste's position is committed to meeting the expectations created by the WHO.