World Health Organization (WHO) Director General, Dr. Tedros eshanom gabrisusA strict warning of another epidemic of the world issued a strict warning. In the WHO meeting, he reiterated that the next health crisis “is not a theoretical risk but a epidemic certainty.” Whether it is in twenty years or tomorrow, he urged that countries should be ready to face the challenge.
A threat to the horizon: next epidemic
Dr. Gabreyasus highlighted the global tendency to reduce the readiness of epidemic in view of other immediate geopolitical and economic issues. He said, “The Kovid -19 epidemic can now be seen with war and economic shock.
Emphasizing the horrific effect of the Covid-19 epidemic, he reminded everyone that it killed at least seven million people, although those who guess that the actual number is 20 million or more. In addition, the epidemic wiped out more than $ 10 trillion from the world economy. Such destruction emphasizes the need to be an effective global health protection system.
WHO Epidemic Agreement requires
Dr. Gabreyus reminded countries of the WHO Epidemination Agreement to close the countries, a legally binding international means that aims to strengthen the epidemic prevention, preparation and reaction mechanisms. “This agreement will not reduce the sovereignty of any member state in any way. On the contrary: it will increase national sovereignty and international action,” they assured.
They are appealed for concrete action as the member states have held their final round of negotiations on the treaty. He said, “For three and a half years, you have worked hard to find common land. Steps by step, you’ve gone closer together. And you have come in this moment,” he said to the representatives, asked them to push them towards the completion of the agreement.
Health Protection: Case of Global Defense
Referring to similarities between military in health and defense in security, the Director General of WHO referred to a encounter with a Foreign Minister. Monich security conferenceExplaining why the nation spends a lot of money on defense, he asked an important question: “What about defense against an invisible enemy?” He reminded that epidemics could cause more casualties and economic losses than wars. For example, the 1918 Influenza epidemic claimed the lives of 50 million people – more than the number of estimated casualties of World War I.
Ghebreyesus highlighted that investment in preparation for epidemic is a minimum. He said, “All countries need to find a balance in protecting their people from bombs and insects,” he said, underlining the need for adequate funds in public health safety.
Recent outbreaks strengthen urgency
If there is still any question about the need for a strong epidemic agreement, the recent history provides powerful evidence. “Alone this year, we have seen outbreaks of Ebola and Marburg virus disease; avian influenza continues to broadcast in birds, cattle and other animals, and continue to infect humans,” Dr. Ghebriyas said.
As the interrelationship worldwide reached an all -time high level, it is impossible to ignore the danger of another epidemic. Health crisis does not follow geo -political stability. The covid-19 lesson is uneven-preparations should be given priority, not only for individual states but also for global society.
A call to action: seizing a defined moment
As the leaders consider finalizing the epidemic agreement, Gabrisus called him to accept the severity of his mission. “I think we are very close to blowing it. I think you are ready to reach a consensus. And I think you are ready to make history with this generation’s agreement, so that future generations were done by us as we don’t have to bear.”
In the era of increasing polarization, he urged that the agreement could also be an integrated force, proof that the nations can still work together for the common good. “The epidemic compromise can be that sign, and you can be to give it.”
International cooperation and vigilance is a necessary with the threat of the upcoming epidemic. The world will not know when an epidemic will be hit, but one thing is certain – it will be a hit. Now there is a moment to work.
