Cairo, SANA, “Syria and all member states of the World Health Organization are facing various health risks and emergencies, with different political, economic, social and health impacts and repercussions”, Health Minister Dr. Hassan al-Ghabbash, said on Wednesday.
Al-Ghabbash stressed in his statement on emergency response presented during the 69th session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean held in Cairo ” the importance of the essential and basic commitments adopted by the WHO within the International Health Regulations 2005 and its role in responding to emergencies, and in supporting member countries in preparing, responding and recovering.”
Al-Ghabash pointed out that “Syria is accelerating the pace of work towards early recovery from the war that has lasted more than ten years, which coincided with the Covid-19 pandemic”.
He reiterated Syria’s support to WHO’s efforts and its committees to reach an effective consensual model for emergency response.
The activities of the 69th session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean kicked off in Cairo on Tuesday under the slogan “Together for a sustainable tomorrow and better health,” and continue until the 13th of this month.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)