Health is intrinsically linked to the well-being ofsocieties, and maintaining a healthy Asia will be beneficialto all in the region and the world. Yet, todayâ??s Asia faceschallenges such as rapidly aging populations, climatechange, increasing incidence of chronic non-communicablediseases and the recurring threat of global pandemics.Asiaâ??s need for affordable and accessible health care alsoencompasses many challenges that coalesce around thequestion of financing. Against this backdrop, an Asianmeeting of the WHS in 2013 will be an excellent opportunityfor reaching out to Health Ministers and senior governmentofficials from the region as well as many global health careleaders who will be attending this landmark meeting, therebyallowing us to develop innovative solutions to Asiaâ??scurrent and future health care problems.Source:
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