Health Minister Cassani Laville called for a united approach to tackle the new emerging NCDs threat plaguing the world, while attending the 76th Annual World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland

Health, Wellness and Social Services Minister Cassani Laville is attending the 76th Annual World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. The theme of this year’s Health Assembly is: WHO at 75: Saving lives, driving health for all. Laville presented on what he described as several of Dominica’s achievements in the health sector, while also making a plea to the delegation to continue to support the efforts of the Small Island Developing States like Dominica with particular emphasis on tackling NCDs.
 
Topics of discussion include: The World Together: Member State-led processes to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness and response; A safer and healthier tomorrow through restoring essential immunization today; Protecting and investing in the health and care workforce; and the role of the Health Community in Climate Action, among others.

Health, Wellness and Social Services Minister, Cassani Laville.