WHO boss arrives for Health Summit

KIGALI - The Executive Director of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr. Margaret Chan, yesterday said that the health summit which opens today in Kigali, provides an opportunity for African countries to address major health challenges the continent is faced with. Addressing the press shortly after her arrival at Kigali International Airport, Chan said that the 59th Regional Committee Meeting of WHO-Africa, to be attended by Health Ministers from over 46 African countries, provides an opportune moment for Africa to tackle head-on some major health issues such as epidemics and access to health services. “This is a very important meeting where people will come together to discuss major issues such as Millennium Development Goals, Primary Health Care, the AIDS Pandemic as well as the current pandemic of influenza,” Chan who was received by Health Minister, Dr. Richard Sezibera said. “I also think it will be important for the ministers to share ideas and experiences on the practical approaches to address major health challenges.