World Health Organizations (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Saturday (December 26) said that the COVID-19 crisis will not be the last pandemic and all steps taken to improve human health are "doomed" if the global community fails to tackle climate change and animal welfare. In a video message marking Sunday's first International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, Chief Tedros also condemned the "dangerously short-sighted" cycle of throwing cash at outbreaks but doing nothing to prepare for the next one. Also read Coronavirus impact: WHO lists 5 major health issues to remain in focus in 2021The WHO director-general said it was time to learn the lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic. The impacts of the pandemic go far beyond the disease itself, with far-reaching consequences for societies and economies," said Tedros. Tedros said all countries should invest in preparedness capacities to prevent, detect and mitigate emergencies of all kinds, and called for stronger primary health care provision.

Source: dna December 27, 2020 06:11 UTC