Belize Pushes for Health Equity and Taiwan’s WHA Inclusion at Geneva Assembly

This week, Belize echoed its commitment to resilient health systems and key global health discussions at the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. Minister of Health and Wellness, Kevin Bernard, is leading a delegation at the convention to underscore Belize’s efforts to collaborating with international stakeholders. The meeting is focused on advancing strategies for health emergency preparedness, equity in healthcare, and stronger international health regulations. The country’s delegation echoed the need for reinforcing support for sustainable health financing for small and vulnerable states like Belize. Minister Bernard, in his presentation, underscored the improvement being made in Belize’s’ health sector and reiterated the country’s support for Taiwan’s inclusion in the WHA. 

Minister Bernard is joined by Dr. Andrei Chell, Director of Policy, Planning and Research, and Dr. Francis Morey, Deputy Director of Hospital Services and Allied Health. Dr. Morey also addressed the WHA and contributed to deliberations on strengthening pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. 

The WHA began on May 19 and ends on May 27.