Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets with Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Photo: Duong Giang/VNA

The PM called on WHO to continue its leadership in tracking global health threats, issuing timely warnings, and advancing international health cooperation. He also proposed that the organisation send experts to support Vietnam in refining its healthcare policies, enhancing the grassroots health system, and improving environmental and living conditions to promote sustainable public health development.

Director-General Ghebreyesus praised Vietnam’s proactive measures and policies in epidemic response, healthcare expansion, and efforts toward universal health coverage. He reiterated WHO’s willingness to assist and provide technical expertise as proposed by the PM.

Both sides agreed to reinforce Vietnam-WHO cooperation within the broader framework of global efforts to protect public health and effectively address future disease outbreaks.