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(CNN) – The World Health Organization has designated Sunday as the first International Epidemic Preparedness Day, while its director general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, confirmed that the Corona pandemic will not be the last.
The organization said the United Nations General Assembly called for “the importance of epidemic prevention, preparedness and partnership against them,” adding that it works closely with governments “to support efforts to build strong systems of preparedness for emergencies and epidemics, as part of a comprehensive approach to promote universal health coverage and strengthen health care systems. ” Primary. “
In a video statement shared by the World Health Organization, its Director-General said that it is hard to believe that the Corona virus was not fully known just a year ago, and that the effects of the epidemic have outweighed the disease itself, with far-reaching consequences for societies and economies.
“None of this should be surprising,” said Tedros, adding that there have been numerous reports, reviews, and recommendations saying the same thing over the years that “the world is not prepared for a pandemic.”
Tedros said that everyone should learn from the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tedros said: “History tells us that this will not be the last epidemic, and epidemics are a reality.”
“But through investments in public health, backed by all governments, society at large and a single health approach, we can ensure that our children and their children inherit a safer, more resilient and sustainable world,” added the director of The OMS.
