Reflecting on lessons learned from the pandemic about the importance of preparedness, coordination and collaboration in responding to health emergencies, health ministers issued a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to strengthen cooperation.
View the 14th APEC High-Level Meeting on Health and the Economy Statement and accompanying Chair's Statement
The joint statement reflects the outcomes of the 14th High-Level Meeting on Health and the Economy chaired by Peru's Minister of Health, Dr Cesar Vasquez, ensuring that health is inclusive. These outcomes cover key topics discussed at the meeting, including:
- The intersection between gender and health
- Universal and community mental health and wellbeing
- Impacts of climate change on health, and
- The importance of immunization throughout life course
In the statement, ministers also recognize the vital work and contributions of the health workforce and reiterate the imperative to strengthen their capacacities, ensuring inclusivity and the provision of quality and affordable healthcare services by incorporating digital technologies to improve the system's efficiency.
