SUMMIT-STATEMENT-Health-as-a-wise-investment

MELBOURNE HEALTH SUMMIT MEMORANDUM
HEALTH IS A WISE INVESTMENT
The H20 Health – Health People, Successful Economy
(Melbourne 2014) – Summit wishes to emphasise to the
Worlds’ Leaders, including those at the G20 Australia, that
health and health care are core components of a fair, just
and successful economy.
We urge that there be meaningful dialogue with the Health
Sector to progress better health outcomes across Nations.
We note that:
 Concerns about health costs exist in all nations.
 Health of Nations is a core component of the Wealth of Nations.
 Good health systems are a marker of a fair and just society.
 The Health Sector employs significant numbers of people.
 A productive society depends on a healthy, engaged and
 Confident workforce.
 People participating and contributing in the economy continue to do
so if kept healthy.
“Health is the greatest social capital a nation can have”.
Media release:
https://www.wma.net/en/40news/20archives/2014/2014_32/index.html
Meeting notification
https://www.wma.net/en/50events/20otherevents/70g20melbourne/index.html
Contact:
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Dr Mukesh Haikerwal AO Chair of Council, World Medical Association; www.wma.net
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