Sri Lanka, Oct. 13 -- The 78th session of the World Health Organization's (WHO) Regional Committee for South-East Asia got underway in Colombo today (13), with Minister of Health Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa elected as chairman for a one-year term.

In a press release, Minister Jayatissa said the three-day session, which will conclude on Oct. 15, marks a significant milestone for Sri Lanka as the host nation.

The event is attended by WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia Katerina Bohm, health ministers from eight member states, ambassadors from two nations, and other WHO experts, the press release said.

The meeting will focus on shaping the region's health agenda for the upcoming year. D...