At the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, WHO presented five prestigious awards to leading figures in global health. Among the honorees, Wang Huali, chief physician at Peking University’s No. 6 Hospital, received the His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Prize for the Promotion of Healthy Aging—the first time a specialist from the Chinese mainland in mental health has been recognized in this category.
Wang highlighted the global importance of dementia care and healthy aging, thanking the Chinese mainland’s National Health Commission for its guidance in implementing the national action plan on dementia in old age. “China places great importance on promoting healthy aging,” she said. “This award is not only a recognition of me personally but also an affirmation of all dementia prevention and control workers in China and around the world.”
Looking ahead, Wang plans to continue collaborating with colleagues at home and abroad to advance active aging initiatives, enhance dementia prevention and care, and support the mental well-being of older adults worldwide. Her achievements underscore a growing international commitment to inclusive aging policies and mental health support.
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