The Regional Committee,
Having considered the document New horizons in health as part of the overall reform in WHO in the context of global change;*
Applauding the initiative that emphasizes individual responsibility in the context of supportive health and socioeconomic environments that facilitate healthy choices;
Recognizing the need for a multisectoral and multidisciplinary approach to health reform and to the emerging health issues of the Region;
- ENDORSES the document New horizons in health;
- REQUESTS the Regional Director:
- (1) to work closely with Member States to develop the strategies and budgets for implementation of the approaches outlined in the document;
- (2) to report to the forty-sixth session of the Regional Committee on the progress of implementation of this resolution;
- (3) to transmit this document to the Director-General as part of the contribution of the Western Pacific Region to the updating of WHO's policy and mission being undertaken by WHO headquarters.