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Healthy China in the Global Spotlight: A Guide to the 79th World Health Assembly Briefing
Learn how China is advancing global health cooperation and the Healthy China initiative, as presented at the 79th World Health Assembly.
At the 79th World Health Assembly, China's delegation highlighted the nation's progress in building a Healthy China and its commitment to global health governance.
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China's Delegation Highlights Healthy China Progress at World Health Assembly
On May 17, 2026, local time, the Chinese delegation to the 79th World Health Assembly held a briefing in Geneva, Switzerland. The delegation introduced the progress and effectiveness of the Healthy China initiative and China's experience in global health governance, and answered questions from international reporters.
The head of the Chinese delegation and Minister of the National Health Commission, Lei Haichao, stated that the Chinese government's participation in the assembly demonstrates China's sincerity and willingness to cooperate in global health governance.
Over the past decade, China has implemented a prevention-oriented health policy and improved its public health system. The health literacy of residents has increased to 33.69%, reflecting continued improvement in public health awareness.
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