World Health Organization (WHO)

LIVE: @DrTedros' address to the #WHA79 delegates x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

President @JDMahama said it beautifully - @WHO represents our diverse world, with all of its cultural richness. Today he brought us a gift representing traditional symbols in Ghanian folklore. Thank you, Mr President, my brother, for your leadership. #WHA79

Today's #WHA79 Strategic Roundtable will discuss the evolution of WHO health emergencies programme. Follow LIVE from 13h00 CEST on our website bit.ly/43ctEIj

"For 78 years, this Assembly has been where the world meets to confront shared threats with a shared response. Multilateralism is not easy. But it’s worth it. National sovereignty and international cooperation are not mutually exclusive; they are mutually reinforcing. When I was in Tenerife last week, supporting the disembarkment of passengers from the MV Hondius, it occurred to me that the cruise ship is a lot like our world. The passengers on the ship were from many different countries. But they faced a shared threat. Our mission was just to keep everyone safe, and to get everyone home. It’s the same with our world. We are all in the same boat. We are stronger and safer together – as one world. That’s why WHO was created in 1948. That’s why it remains relevant today. And that’s why it’s vision must remain our driving force this week: The highest attainable standard of health – not as a luxury for some, but a right for all. As Prime Minister @sanchezcastejon said yesterday, we need a contagion of solidarity. I wish you all a very productive 79th World Health Assembly"-@DrTedros #WHA79

"There’s no denying that for WHO, and the countries we serve, the past year was a difficult one. I would like to place on record my deep respect and gratitude to the WHO colleagues who are no longer with us – and those who still are, and who continue to serve the Organization – and Member States – with dedication. I likewise thank Member States for your support and trust. This week, you will consider many significant challenges in global health: antimicrobial resistance; malaria; emergencies and more, as well as the proposal for a Member State-led joint process on reform of the global health architecture"-@DrTedros #WHA79

LIVE: @DrTedros' address to the #WHA79 delegates x.com/i/broadcasts/1…