Issues pertaining to rabies discussed during CM’s meeting with WHO delegates

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg received a courtesy call from head of mission and World Health Organisation (WHO) representative to Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore, Dr Lo Ying-Ru Jacqueline at the former’s office in Wisma Bapa Malaysia here yesterday.

During the courtesy call, Abang Johari and Dr Lo exchanged views on measures taken by Sarawak government to prevent the further spread of rabies in Sarawak, as well as other related issues.

WHO is a specialised agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health.

It was established on April 7, 1948, and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

Minister of Housing and Local Government Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian and Sarawak Health director Dr Jamilah Hashim were also present at the meeting.

Abang Johari (third left), flanked by Dr Sim (fourth left) and Dr Lo, joins Dr Jamilah (second right) and other WHO delegates in a photo-call at his office.