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Kuwait hlt minister affirms Arab unity at WHO meeting

Kuwait's Minister of Health Dr. Ali Saad Al-Obaidi during the meeting
Kuwait's Minister of Health Dr. Ali Saad Al-Obaidi during the meeting
GENEVA, May 23 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Minister of Health Dr. Ali Saad Al-Obaidi said Monday that Arab health ministers are firm and united in supporting the World Health Organization's (WHO) work and agenda.
The minister made his remarks on the sideline of the 69th session of the World Health Assembly.
He added that Kuwait headed this morning's session of the Arab executive council meeting which came out with an agreement to have Palestine deliver a speech on part of the group at the WHO's General Assembly.
Al-Obaidi said that the reason behind such decision was to show the Arab stance and clear vision regarding health issues connected with Palestine.
He also affirmed that the Arab group will highlight the suffering of the Syrian refugees displaced within their country and neighboring nations.
The minister mentioned that the Arab group will hold daily meetings to follow up on topics presented during WHO General Assembly session, namely WHO sustainable development goals for 2030.
The World Health Assembly session will gather 3,500 health ministers from WHO member states, as well as representatives of government and non-government health-related agencies, medical research academies, and pharmaceutical companies. (end) ta.mb