The International Scientific Conference on Climate Change, Health and Green Health Systems in Asia Pacific attracts many domestic and international experts

(Haiphong.gov.vn) - From October 30 to November 1, at the Dragon Hill Hotel (Do Son district), the International Scientific Conference on Climate Change, Health and Green Health Systems in Asia Pacific took place with the theme "Transforming Asia's health systems: A vision for equitable, low-carbon, sustainable and climate-resilient health care".

The conference was organized for the 6th time by Hai Phong University of Medicine and Pharmacy in collaboration with the Department of Health Environment Management, Health Care Without Harm (HCWH), with the cooperation of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Vietnam, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Center for Health Environment Research and Development (CHERAD) and FHI 360. Previously, the conference took place in the Philippines, Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan and Singapore.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Lien Huong, Deputy Minister of Health spoke.

Attending the Conference were Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thi Lien Huong, Deputy Minister of Health; Vice Chairman of Hai Phong City People's Committee Le Khac Nam; representatives of leaders of Departments, Bureaus, Office of the Ministry of Health; Departments, branches, Hospitals in Hai Phong City; and more than 100 international delegates from more than 10 Asian countries and territories around the world.

Prof. Dr. Pham Minh Khue, Chairman of the Council of Hai Phong University of Medicine and Pharmacy, spoke.

The conference aims to bring together hospitals, health systems, climate activists and stakeholders to build a green, sustainable and climate-resilient healthcare system in Asia. The conference will highlight the leadership of the health sector in achieving health equity and justice by promoting stronger environmental standards and policies, rebuilding after pandemics and natural disasters, and mobilizing health professionals and institutions to lead the climate conversation.

The conference includes 3 plenary sessions and 12 parallel sessions on related topics. This will be a forum for the world's leading experts to work together towards building a Global Green and Healthy Hospital Network, contributing to the fight against climate change.

Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Le Khac Nam spoke.

Speaking at the Conference, Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Le Khac Nam informed delegates about the socio-economic development situation of Hai Phong city in recent years. Accordingly, in 2023, in the city, the rate of households using clean water according to standards will reach 100%; in urban areas, the rate of solid waste collected and treated hygienically will reach 100%; in rural areas, the rate of solid waste collected will reach 97%, treated hygienically will reach 75%, and the rate of wastewater treated according to technical standards will reach 40.77%.

The city highly appreciates the fact that Hai Phong University of Medicine and Pharmacy is hosting the International Conference on Climate Change, Health and Green Healthcare Systems. This is a very urgent issue for the whole world today, especially when Hai Phong and the northern provinces recently suffered heavy damage from Typhoon Yagi - one of the evidences of climate change.

The Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee believes and expects that the Conference will be an opportunity for international learning and exchange, promoting the quality of training and research; at the same time, it will also be an opportunity for scientists to discuss and make recommendations, orientations and solutions to contribute towards zero net emissions; pioneering medical facilities to transform sustainable healthcare, proposing adaptation strategies to ensure nutrition, clean water, sanitation and sustainable environmental sanitation, climate resilience...

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