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WHO marks 75th anniversary and calls for health equity in the face of unprecedented threats
On 7 April 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) will celebrate its 75th anniversary with its 194 member states and other partners, calling for a new movement for health equity.
Seventy-five years ago
in the wake of the deadliest and most destructive war in human history, the World Health Organization came into force: an agreement among the nations of the world that recognizes that health is more than just basic human health. . True, but also essential for peace and security.
Over the past seven and a half years, extraordinary progress has been made in protecting people from disease and disaster, including the eradication of smallpox, a 99 percent reduction in polio cases, millions of lives saved by vaccination of children, maternal Reductions include mortality and improved health. And the well-being of millions more.
History
“WHO’s history shows that when countries come together to achieve common goals, anything is possible,” said WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. “We have many reasons to be proud, but to achieve the Founding vision of the highest quality health, we have a lot of work to do. We face growing inequalities in access to healthcare, health emergencies, and threats to unhealthy products and the climate crisis We can only tackle these global issues through global cooperation sexual challenge.
To address these challenges,
WHO urges countries to take urgent action to make securing, supporting and developing the health workforce
a strategic priority. Investment in education, skills and decent health jobs must be prioritized to meet growing healthcare needs and address a projected shortfall of 10 million health workers by 2030. Occurs mainly in low- and middle-income countries.
WHO also recently announced a global primary care education initiative that will reach 25% of nurses and midwives in 25 low- and middle-income countries by the end of 2025. Emergency Care 25x25x25 will equip nurses and midwives with the skills and capabilities to make a difference saving lives and reducing disabilities.
Looking 75 years ahead, and as the turn of the century approaches, a renewed commitment to health equity will be critical to addressing future health challenges. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, WHO’s roadmap for recovery includes promoting health and well-being and preventing disease by addressing the root causes of disease and creating the conditions needed to thrive in good health. WHO urges countries to deliver primary health care by prioritizing health as the foundation of universal health coverage.
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that health security is critical to our economy, society, safety and stability. Drawing lessons from the worst pandemic in recent history, WHO stands ready to support countries around the world in negotiating pandemic agreements, revisions to the International Health Regulations and other fiscal measures, governance and operations to prepare the world for future pandemics. Prepare for a pandemic. .
Over the past five years, WHO has invested in science and digital health under the leadership of the organization’s first Chief Scientist. This is happening at a time when science is under constant attack every day. States must protect the public from misinformation and disinformation. The future of health depends on how we advance health through science, research, innovation, data, digital technologies and partnerships.
