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The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said at a press conference held by WHO at its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, via videoconference: “Today, I am pleased to announce that 184 countries joined have joined the Kovid-19 Vaccine Global Access Program (COVAX). ” He said.
Noting that Ecuador and Uruguay have recently joined the program, Ghebreyesus underlined that COVAX is the largest global platform for the potential Kovid-19 vaccine and stated that the goal of the program is to distribute an effective and safe vaccine to everyone.
“THE OUTBREAK IS IN A STAGE OF AREAS”
Stating that the Kovid-19 epidemic “has entered an alarming stage,” Ghebreyesus said: “As the Northern Hemisphere enters winter, we see that cases are increasing rapidly in Europe and North America. We know the next months will be difficult when winter comes. ” I speak.
Noting that leaders of many countries are satisfied with the steps they are taking to curb the spread of the virus and protect healthcare workers and health systems, Ghebreyesus said that as the number of cases increases, so does the need for beds in hospitals and intensive care units.
“WE ARE A GREAT GLOBAL FAMILY AND WE WILL WIN”
Ghebreyesus spoke as follows:
“Nurses and doctors know better how to care for infected patients better than in the early days of the epidemic. However, when hospital capacity is reached and exceeded, it presents a very difficult and dangerous situation for both patients and healthcare professionals. It is important to focus on the fundamental principles to help break through and save lives and livelihoods. “
The WHO Director-General pointed out that the basic principles in question are detection of active cases, cluster investigation in regions where the virus is prevalent, isolation of all cases, quarantine of contacts, good clinical care, support and protection of health professionals.
At the meeting attended by American singer Kim Sledge, who became famous with the song “We Are Family”, Ghebreyesus repeated his call for global solidarity and national unity, saying: “We are one great global family and we will win.” . used the expression.
Sledge said he was delighted to participate in the “We Are Family” campaign to promote solidarity and global cooperation against Kovid-19.
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