WHO Secretary-General: "COVID-19 Is Not the Last... We Must Prepare for the Next Pandemic"
Revealed in the Video for 'International Day of Epidemic Preparedness'
[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ji-hee] The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that this pandemic will not be the last and urged countries around the world to prepare accordingly.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, stated in a video released on the 27th (local time) to mark the 'International Day of Epidemic Preparedness' that the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has caused significant disruption to the global economy and society over the past year.
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He added, "History tells us that this is not the last pandemic and that epidemics are a reality of life," emphasizing the need to prepare for future pandemics. He said, "This pandemic has shown the close relationship between humans, animals, and the planet," and added, "Future preparedness must lead to comprehensive investment not only in the health sector but also in epidemic response overall."
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