Korea’s Minister of Health and Welfare of South Korea Cho KyooHong will discuss strategies to enhance ASEAN health security and advance health using digital health technologies at key regional meetings in Vientiane, Laos, on 9 August. The 2nd Korea-ASEAN Health Ministers Meeting and the 10th ASEAN Plus Three (Korea, Japan, and China) Health Ministers Meeting will be co-chaired by Minister Cho and Laos.
The Health Minister will emphasise the importance of using digital technology in a changing healthcare landscape shaped by ageing and emerging public health challenges. He will also propose a vision for future cooperation that leverages Korea’s strengths.
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Matt is an award-winning storyteller, writer, and communicator currently based in Riyadh.
A native Englishman, his career has led him to diverse locations including China, Hong Kong, Iraq, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
In addition to founding HealthTechAsia, Matt is a co-founder of the non-profit Pul Alliance for Digital Health and Equity.
In a former life, he oversaw editorial coverage for Arab Health, Asia Health, Africa Health, and other key events.
In 2021, he won a Medical Travel Media Award, organised by Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council, and a Guardian Student Media Award in 2000.
By Matthew Brady 
