WHO (The World Health Organization) has declared the recent new COVID outbreak in China a global health emergency, citing concerns over the virus’s potential spread to countries with weaker health systems.
This declaration, made by WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus, follows a recommendation by the organization’s emergency committee, which voted almost unanimously in favor of designating the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).
According to Tedros, the primary reason for this declaration is not the situation in China, but rather the virus’s spread to other countries.
The WHO is particularly concerned about the potential consequences for countries with inadequate healthcare infrastructure.
However, Tedros emphasized that this declaration is not a reflection of China’s ability to control the outbreak, as the World Health Organization continues to have confidence in China’s capacity to manage the situation.
To combat the outbreak, the World Health Organization has outlined several key recommendations, including:
– Accelerating vaccine and drug development*: The World Health Organization is urging researchers and manufacturers to expedite the development of effective vaccines and treatments.
– Combatting misinformation: The organization is working to counter the spread of false information about the virus, which can exacerbate the situation and hinder public health efforts.
This is the sixth time the World Health Organization has declared a PHEIC since the designation was introduced 15 years ago.
The organization’s prompt response aims to mitigate the outbreak’s impact and prevent further spread.
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