Secretary for Health Attended 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva

Secretary for Health attends 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva

The Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, attended the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA) of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva, Switzerland, yesterday (May 18, Geneva time).

Professor Lo attended the Assembly as a member of the Chinese delegation. He was accompanied by the Director of Health, Dr Ronald Lam; the Controller of the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health, Dr Edwin Tsui; and the Chief Executive of the Hospital Authority, Dr Libby Lee. The theme of this year's Assembly is "Reshaping Global Health: A Shared Responsibility", and the discussions cover a wide range of issues, including universal health coverage, prevention and control of non-communicable diseases, antimicrobial resistance, health emergency preparedness and response, mental health and social connection, standardisation of medical devices nomenclature and the International Health Regulations. The Minister of the National Health Commission (NHC), Mr Lei Haichao, delivered a speech about healthcare developments of the Mainland at the plenary session.

In the evening, Professor Lo and his delegation attended a thematic side event cohosted by the NHC and the health authorities of Ethiopia, Oman, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania, Thailand, Peru and Brazil. The side event, themed "Shaping Future Health Systems for Equity and Access in Digital Era - From Vision to Practice", was moderated by Dr Lee and the Director of the Institute for Global Health of Peking University, Professor Ren Minghui. Mr Lei also delivered a keynote speech at the side event.

Professor Lo and Dr Lam earlier also attended a side event on dengue fever. The side event focused on topics such as dengue fever prevention and control strategies, and the promotion of incorporating physical prevention and control into global health guidelines. The Vice Minister of the NHC and Administrator of the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration, Mr Shen Hongbing, delivered a keynote speech at the side event.

After arriving in Geneva on May 17 (Geneva time), Professor Lo and his delegation met with Mr Lei and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Permanent Representative of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other International Organizations in Switzerland, Mr Jia Guide, to discuss the latest healthcare developments of the Mainland and Hong Kong, how Hong Kong can align with the National 15th Five-Year Plan in the area of healthcare, and Hong Kong's participation in the WHO's work.

Professor Lo and his delegation will continue to attend the WHA today (May 19, Geneva time).

The Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, attended the 79th World Health Assembly of the World Health Organization as a member of the Chinese delegation in Geneva, Switzerland, yesterday (May 18, Geneva time). Photo shows Professor Lo (third left) attending a thematic side event cohosted by the National Health Commission and the health authorities of Ethiopia, Oman, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania, Thailand, Peru and Brazil. Looking on are the Director of Health, Dr Ronald Lam (second left), and the Controller of the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health, Dr Edwin Tsui (fourth left). The Minister of the National Health Commission, Mr Lei Haichao (first right), delivered a speech at the event. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, attended the 79th World Health Assembly of the World Health Organization as a member of the Chinese delegation in Geneva, Switzerland, yesterday (May 18, Geneva time). Photo shows Professor Lo (second right); the Director of Health, Dr Ronald Lam (second left); the Controller of the Centre for Health of the Department of Health, Dr Edwin Tsui (first left); and the Chief Executive of the Hospital Authority, Dr Libby Lee (first right). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, attended the 79th World Health Assembly of the World Health Organization as a member of the Chinese delegation in Geneva, Switzerland, yesterday (May 18, Geneva time). Photo shows delegation members, the Minister of the National Health Commission (NHC), Mr Lei Haichao (front row, centre); the Vice Minister of the NHC and Administrator of the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration, Mr Shen Hongbing (front row, left); the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Permanent Representative of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other International Organizations in Switzerland, Mr Jia Guide (front row, right); Professor Lo (back row, left); and the Acting Deputy Director of the Health Bureau of Macao, Dr Tai Wa-hou (back row, centre). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, attended the 79th World Health Assembly of the World Health Organization (WHO) as a member of the Chinese delegation in Geneva, Switzerland, yesterday (May 18, Geneva time). Photo shows Professor Lo (third right); the Director of Health, Dr Ronald Lam (second right); and the Controller of the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health, Dr Edwin Tsui (first right), with the WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala (second left), and other attendees. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, met with the Minister of the National Health Commission (NHC), Mr Lei Haichao, in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 17 (Geneva time). Photo shows Mr Lei (seventh left); the Vice Minister of the NHC and Administrator of the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration, Mr Shen Hongbing (seventh right); the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Permanent Representative of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other International Organizations in Switzerland, Mr Jia Guide (eighth left); Professor Lo (sixth left); the Director of Health, Dr Ronald Lam (fifth left); the Controller of the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health, Dr Edwin Tsui (fourth left); the Chief Executive of the Hospital Authority, Dr Libby Lee (sixth right), and other members of the Hong Kong delegation. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, met with the Minister of the National Health Commission (NHC), Mr Lei Haichao, in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 17 (Geneva time). Photo shows Mr Lei (centre); the Vice Minister of the NHC and Administrator of the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration, Mr Shen Hongbing (first right); the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Permanent Representative of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other International Organizations in Switzerland, Mr Jia Guide (second right); Professor Lo (second left); and the Acting Deputy Director of the Health Bureau of Macao, Dr Tai Wa-hou (first left). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Permanent Secretary for Environment and Ecology (Environment) attends Environment Day cum Recycling Day Launching Ceremony

The Permanent Secretary for Environment and Ecology (Environment), Mr Eddie Cheung, today (June 7) officiated at the Environment Day cum Recycling Day Launching Ceremony. Officiating guests included the Deputy Director-General of the Department of Educational, Scientific and Technological Affairs of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR), Mr Ye Shuiqiu; the Level II Bureau Rank Official of Department of Ecology and Environment of Guangdong Province, Mr Wu Shuangxi; the Director of the Environmental Protection Bureau of the Macao SAR Government, Mr Ip Kuong-lam; and the Director of Environmental Protection, Dr Samuel Chui.

To echo the National Event on the Environment Day 2026 and to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Environmental Protection Department (EPD), the EPD launched the Beautiful Hong Kong Green Fest starting from June 1 and organised the annual event Recycling Day, with a view to encouraging public participation in waste reduction at source and waste separation and recycling.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Cheung said that the current-term Government is implementing environmental protection policies in full steam, striving to achieve carbon neutrality, protecting biodiversity, and making Hong Kong a demonstration base for green technologies and a low-carbon and liveable city. On waste reduction and recycling, Hong Kong has already made substantial progress. The municipal solid waste disposal quantity has declined for four consecutive years since 2021, while the recycling rate continues to rise. He sincerely invites members of the public to actively participate in the Recycling Day activities, integrate waste reduction and recycling into daily lives, and work together towards the vision of "Zero Landfill".

The Recycling Day activities include the Environment Day cum Recycling Day Carnival held today, promotional activities at 12 GREEN@COMMUNITY Recycling Stations over the territory and in collaboration with over 200 Recycling Day co-operative partners in June, as well as a creative short film competition. The EPD also offered the Environment Day 2X GREEN$ Rewards from June 5 to today, where members of the public can earn double GREEN$ points when they recycle at the GREEN@COMMUNITY community recycling network. For details, please visit www.wastereduction.gov.hk/en-hk/RecyclingDay2026.

Permanent Secretary for Environment and Ecology (Environment) attends Environment Day cum Recycling Day Launching Ceremony Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Permanent Secretary for Environment and Ecology (Environment) attends Environment Day cum Recycling Day Launching Ceremony Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Permanent Secretary for Environment and Ecology (Environment) attends Environment Day cum Recycling Day Launching Ceremony Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Permanent Secretary for Environment and Ecology (Environment) attends Environment Day cum Recycling Day Launching Ceremony Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases