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international-affairs2 years ago•1 min saved

"WHO Chief Describes 'Hellish' Conditions in Gaza"

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emotionally described the "hellish" conditions in Gaza and called for a ceasefire and a political solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict, drawing on his own experience of war. He warned of the dire humanitarian situation and criticized war as a solution, prompting Israel's ambassador to accuse the WHO of "collusion" with Hamas. Tedros also highlighted the risk of starvation and disease in Gaza, urging for immediate action to address the crisis.

via Reuters|

#ceasefire #gaza #international-affairs

health-international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

"Global Call for Pandemic Treaty to Combat Deadly 'Disease X'"

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has urged countries to sign a pandemic treaty to prepare for the potential arrival of Disease X, a future pandemic that could be 20 times deadlier than COVID-19. At the World Economic Forum, health officials warned that Disease X has the potential to kill 50 million people and emphasized the importance of proactive measures to save lives and costs. Disease X is not a specific illness but represents a potential unknown virus that could pose a serious threat, and the WHO has already begun implementing measures to prepare for another outbreak.

via The News International|

#disease-x #health-international-relations #pandemic-treaty