Global Health Equity: China Calls for Stronger Support at WHO Assembly

China's delegation head at the 79th World Health Assembly made a compelling case for prioritizing health in global political discussions and ensuring that developing countries' needs are not overlooked. The address focused on the importance of comprehensive planning that includes concepts, investments, and measurable outcomes. Director Lei Haichao explained that health must be embedded in every policy area, from planning to resource allocation, to achieve meaningful progress. He emphasized the responsibility of developed nations to meet their international obligations in supporting worldwide health initiatives. China's ongoing commitment to the Healthy China initiative has led to consistent improvements in public health metrics, with ambitious targets set for reaching an 80-year average life expectancy by 2030. Historical contributions include sending thousands of medical workers overseas and developing life-saving treatments like artemisinin. The speech underscored China's dedication to multilateral cooperation and the pivotal coordinating function of the WHO in global health matters. China seeks to collaborate with all parties to build a fairer and more effective health governance system. On the matter of Taiwan's participation, the representative firmly stated that Taiwan is part of China according to established international resolutions, and decisions regarding its involvement are internal matters supported by most member countries.