Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:21pm on 26 Dec 2023,Tuesday Health & Wellness
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized the imperative to "properly prepare for future pandemics" after three years of Covid challenges. In his end-of-year message, he characterized 2023 as a turning point, marked by "immense and avoidable suffering" globally. Calling for a "monumental" pandemic accord, Tedros urged countries to address preparedness gaps exposed during the Covid crisis. Reflecting on relief efforts for Gaza, he warned of a potential cholera resurgence, stating, "Relief efforts are not coming close to meeting the needs of people in Gaza." Tedros expressed optimism for 2024, identifying it as a "unique opportunity" to enhance global collaboration, cooperation, and equity.
