'War and conflict threaten millions. The health of billions is endangered by the climate crisis,' said UN Secretary-General antonioguterres. 'And the Covid-19 pandemic has stalled, and even reversed, progress in public health.' WHA76
warningOver seven decades ago, he noted,"countries came together and affirmed some fundamental truths: that peace depends on health; that disease in one nation endangers all; and that achieving the greatest possible health for everyone, everywhere relies on cooperation."
Since the creation of the World Health Organization , Guterres continued,"human health has advanced dramatically: global life expectancy—up over 50%; infant mortality—down 60% in 30 years; smallpox—eradicated; and polio on the verge of extinction." But now,"war and conflict threaten millions. The health of billions is endangered by the climate crisis. And the Covid-19 pandemic has stalled, and even reversed, progress in public health," the U.N. leader said in a video address kicking off the assembly.
"We can return to the path of progress. We can realize our ambitions for health and well-being for all. But only if the world works together. If we cooperate, despite the tensions straining relations between nations," he stressed. ;“Smallpox ;– eradicated.\n\nPolio - on the verge of extinction.\n\nInfant mortality ;– down 60% in 30 years.\n\nHuman health has advanced dramatically since the birth of the @WHO, but now progress is in peril.\n\nWe can return to the path of progress but only if the world works together.
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