Assistant Secretary and Executive Director IV of the National Nutrition Council, 𝑫𝒓. 𝑨𝒛𝒖𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒂 𝑴𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒂-𝑫𝒂𝒚𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒉𝒊𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒈 attended the opening day of the 78th World Health Assembly at the Palais de Nation, Geneva, Switzerland, where Department of Health Secretary and National Nutrition Council Governing Board Chair, 𝑫𝒓. 𝑻𝒆𝒐𝒅𝒐𝒓𝒐 𝑱. 𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒃𝒐𝒔𝒂 was formally sworn in as President of the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA). This is the first time that the Philippines will take the role as president of WHA since the WHO was founded.

Through the leadership of DOH Secretary Herbosa as WHA President, the Philippines is expanding its role in global health diplomacy, strengthening bilateral ties, and engaging in health cooperation initiatives with various countries.

Congratulations, Secretary Herbosa, from your NNC family!