Syria’s first participation in the work of the Executive Council of World Health Organization

With the participation of Syria, the work of the Executive Council of the World Health Organization(WHO) was held on June 2nd in its 149th session. , which was held virtually in the presence of members representing 34 countries. 

On May 28th, the WHO’s Assembly unanimously elected Syria to the membership of the Executive Council of the Organization, representing the Eastern Mediterranean Region for a period of three years.

In a speech during the meeting of the WHO’s Executive Council, the Minister of Health, Dr. Hassan Al-Ghubash, affirmed that Syria believes in working in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and international law. 

Minister Al-Ghubash said that Syria is keen to assume its responsibilities in the Council and to work effectively and constructively within the framework of multilateral action to support sustainable development efforts. 

Minister Al-Ghubash called for providing the necessary assistance to member states to enhance their ability to build flexible and advanced health systems, especially in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. 

The Executive Council is one of the three bodies that make up the WHO along with the General Secretariat and Assembly.