गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Politics ∕ Health Minister off to Geneva to attend World Health Assembly Politics Health Minister off to Geneva to attend World Health Assembly KathmanduPati May 20, 2023 File Photo KATHMANDU – Minister for Health and Population Mohan Bahadur Basnet has left early today for Geneva, Switzerland to attend the 76th World Health Assembly, the decision-making body the World Health Organization (WHO). Minister Basnet is leading a six-member delegation including Additional Health Secretary Dr Bikas Devkota. The Assembly to be held from May 21 to 30 will determined the WHO policies ahead while also reviewing and approving the proposed program budget. During the visit, Minister Basnet is also scheduled to meet with donors and related agencies from various countries working to support Nepal’s health sector. On the occasion, Nepal will also contest for the post of regional director of the WHO. According to Minister Basnet, Dr Shambhu Acharya will be nominated as a candidate representing Nepal for the post. Nepal is reportedly competing with Bangladesh for the regional position. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Dispute Deepens in Congress, supporters gather for special general convention Home Minister Aryal Calls Central Security Committee Meeting Nepal-Australia celebrate 65 Years of Diplomatic Relations UML organizes public demonstrations in all 753 local units President Paudel relieves Madhes Province Chief of position Janakpurdham tense after sudden appointment of Chief Minister Top Headlines Relevance of Prithivi Narayan Shah in Contemporary Nepal1 Scrutinizing Relevance of Prithivi Narayan Shah´s Thoughts and Strategy2 Huawei Unveils 83 Global Showcases and 10 Industry Solutions at MWC Barcelona 2025 to Promote Industrial Intelligence3 Ncell is the FIRST Nepali Telecom Company to receive ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications for information security and data privacy4 Photo exhibition at Nepal Army Headquarters5 PM Oli, Sri Lankan’s former President meet6 Pokhara International Airport: Issues and Prospects7 Gold price ups Rs 2,000 per tola8 TRENDING Senior Citizens Minister Shrestha vows to raise elderly allowance to Rs 5,000 a month Three killed, 11 go missing in flood, landslide incidents across country Govt extends tenure of ten consul generals to four more years Tokha municipality shut after employees contract coronavirus Delta variant’s mutation of novel coronavirus detected in Nepal Court to Police Chief Sarvendra on Nirmala Pant case: apologise to innocent officers Karnali government at work to make policy to conserve nomadic Raute community Main ruling NCP decides to approve MCC agreement with ‘necessary amendments’
