Turkey's first lady to address WHO event

By Bayram Altug

GENEVA - Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan will deliver a speech at the 72nd World Health Assembly in Geneva on Tuesday, according to her press office.

As the guest honor of the World Health Organization (WHO), Erdogan is set to speak about women's and children's health in a panel discussion to be held at the World Intellectual Property Organization's headquarters in the Swedish capital.

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO's director-general, also is expected to attend the event.

Among the attendees of the panel discussion are officials from the UN, World Bank Group and representatives of other international organizations.

The 72nd World Health Assembly will be held on May 20-28 in Geneva.

* Writing by Burak Bir