Global health forum to open in Qingdao

The second Conference of Global Health Forum of Boao Forum for Asia will be held from June 1 to 4 in the eastern coastal city of Qingdao, Shandong province, said the organization committee.

The Boao Forum for Asia hosts its first Global Health Forum from June 10 to 12, 2019, in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Supported by the Boao Forum for Asia and the Shandong Provincial People's Government, this year's edition will be held both online and offline, and consist of an opening ceremony, two general meetings, 33 sub-forums and 15 key activities.

According to the organization committee, the 33 sub-forums will be discussed under three themes, namely "Universal Health Coverage," "Innovation for Health" and "Health in All Policies.”

The eastern coastal city of Qingdao [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The Global Health Expo will be held from June 1 to 3. The expo's exhibition area spans 20,000 square meters.

The event is the first professional forum organized by the Boao Forum for Asia apart from its annual conference. It boasts the highest level international conference focusing on the health sector in the country, said the organization committee.