WHO Director-General and WHO Regional Director conclude joint official visit to Afghanistan and ...

WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Dr Ahmed Al-Mandhari (front left) and WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (front right)9 January 2019 – WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and WHO Regional Director Dr Ahmed Al-Mandhari highlighted WHO’s commitment to the final push to eradicate polio on a 4-day visit to Afghanistan and Pakistan – the only 2 countries where wild poliovirus cases were reported last year. They also commended the governments of both countries for their efforts to provide universal access to health services. Dr Tedros and Dr Al-Mandhari met with heads of state and senior government officials in both countries and witnessed first-hand WHO-supported health programmes. They also visited the Emergency Operations Centre for Polio Eradication in Islamabad, Pakistan, where they commended the work of government and partners as “one team under one roof” and highlighted the critical importance of working closely with Afghanistan to prevent cross-border transmission. “We must all give our best on this last mile to eradicate polio once and for all. My wish for 2019 is for zero polio transmission. You have WHO’s full support to help reach every child and stop Read more...
Source: WHO EMRO News - Category: Middle East Health Source Type: news