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The Secretary for Food and Health, Dr York Chow, is in Geneva, Switzerland, today (May 16, Switzerland time) attending the 64th World Health Assembly of the World Health Organisation as a member of the China delegation.
Prior to the Assembly, Dr Chow met the Minister of Health, Mr Chen Zhu, and Chief of Office of the Secretary for Social and Culture of Macao SAR Government, Ms Cheung So-mui. They exchanged views on various health issues, including control and prevention of infectious diseases and the development and management of hospitals.
The three places agreed to further strengthen their co-operation on the prevention and control of diseases.
Ends/Monday, May 16, 2011
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