Uganda is experiencing a major outbreak of this deadly disease and so far has 141 confirmed and 22 probable cases.
The total number of confirmed deaths is 55, with 22 probable deaths, while 73 people have recovered from the disease.
global effort
The outbreak was declared on 20 September. Since then, Ugandan authorities and partners have been working with a global effort coordinated by the UN agency to accelerate vaccine development and deployment Please for use in the tests.
Tedros speak one WHO An expert committee evaluated three candidate vaccines and agreed that they should all be included in the planned trial.
“WHO and Uganda’s Minister of Health reviewed and accepted the committee’s recommendation. We expect the first doses of the vaccine to be delivered to Uganda next week,” he told journalists.
Meanwhile, a separate panel of experts has selected two experimental treatments for one trial, as well as a trial design, which has been submitted for approval by WHO and Ugandan authorities.
Crisis affects health
Tedros was speaking from Bali, Indonesia, where he participated in the G20 Summit, which ended that day.
He noted that although conflict, climate change and the global food and energy crisis have now overshadowed COVID-19 Pandemics are pressing issues for leaders everywhere, they all have profound health implications.
“A lack of food and energy, or overconsumption, can have serious consequences for health and the economy,” he said.
“Protecting health from the impact of these crises is essential, but it also helps protect economies and societies.”
Praise the G20 leaders
Tedros congratulated the G20 for adopting a statement that included strong support for health and health security.
“G20 leaders say they remain committed to a healthy and sustainable recovery from the pandemic, and work towards achieving and maintaining universal health coverage under the Agreement. Sustainable development goalshe reported.
The world’s leading economies also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening global health governance, led and coordinated by WHO.
They also welcomed the creation of a new Pandemic Fund, among other developments.
Go for the goal
Tedros will travel to Qatar on Thursday to participate in the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup and to highlight how major sporting events can contribute to improved health for all.
He commented: “The World Cup is one of the greatest shows on earth, with an estimated audience of 5 billion.
WHO is working with the Qatari authorities and the international football association FIFA to organize a healthy tournament, with a range of activities to promote physical and mental health, both in the Gulf country and around the world. all over the world.
Promote healthy lifestyle
They have also established measures to reduce the spread of diseases, including COVID-19.
Other initiatives involve promoting healthy food options at stadiums and in “fan zones”. Tedros added that smoking is prohibited in all seating areas and in the stadium.
WHO Goodwill Ambassador Alisson Becker, goalkeeper of the Brazilian national team, and former Côte d’Ivoire striker Didier Drogba, will support the work of the agency.
Lessons learned from the World Cup will be shared with the International Olympic Committee to help prepare for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, and the 2026 Winter Olympics, to be held in the cities. Milan and Cortina streets of Italy.
