Accra:Seoul President Lee Jae Myung is scheduled to meet with World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday to discuss enhancing cooperation in the healthcare sector.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the meeting will take place at Cheong Wa Dae during Tedros' visit to Seoul for the World Bio Summit 2026, an event hosted by the WHO in collaboration with South Korea from Wednesday to Thursday.
During the meeting, President Lee plans to introduce initiatives related to artificial intelligence (AI) technology, including those specific to healthcare, to the WHO chief. The president's office has indicated that he will emphasize the importance of close cooperation with the WHO to disseminate healthcare innovations globally. This includes establishing global hubs for AI and nurturing a global bio workforce, as highlighted by Cheong Wa Dae.