Hon. Aden Duale Attends WHO Africa Health Ministers Coordination Meeting in Geneva

Geneva - 19th May 2025 - Health Cabinet Secretary Hon Aden Duale today attended the Coordination Meeting of Health Ministers of the 47 Member states WHO African Region at UN Offices in Geneva, convened by Dr. Louise Mapleh Kpoto, the Minister of Health for Liberia, and Chair of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa.

The meeting established a unified African position for the 78th World Health Assembly. This position addressed several key areas, including health emergency preparedness and response, WHO governance reforms, the proposed Program Budget for 2026–2027 and matters considered by the 156th WHO Executive Board.

Also present at the meeting were Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, the acting WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Mohammed Yakub Janabi, the newly elected WHO Regional Director, Amb. Fancy Too, Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations Office at Geneva and Dr. Patrick Amoth Director General Health.