Parliamentarians urged to drive action

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Fiji Parliament speaker Ratu Epeli Nailatikau addresses the 5th Asia Pacific Parliamentarian on Global Health (APPFGH). Picture: SUPPLIED

PARLIAMENTARIANS attending the 5th Asia Pacific Parliamentarian on Global Health (APPFGH) were urged to drive actions in their countries that will promote and protect the health and well-being of all.

While delivering his keynote address, Speaker Ratu Epeli Nailatikau said parliamentarians played a critical role in enacting laws for health, mobilise financial resources, monitor implementation and engage with patients, communities and stakeholders across sectors to ensure no one was left behind.

“Increasingly, parliamentarians’ role have become crucial as you see it as your responsibility to advocate for health as the core of your country’s development agenda,” he said.

Ratu Epeli said for a long time, many people saw health or health issues in isolation or disconnected from other development issues.

World Health Organization Regional Director for the Western Pacific Dr Takeshi Kasai said climate change was not a scientific argument, rather a real threat to the people.

The two-day forum will see participants explore policy actions that provide added benefits for climate, society and health – including reduced hospital admissions, reduced employee absenteeism, and stronger and more sustainable economic development.

The meeting finishes tomorrow.

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