Thread by @WHO

"WHO is proud to be working with @_AfricanUnion countries… The signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding between our two organizations will help us to formalize our cooperation in three key areas"-@DrTedros

@_AfricanUnion @DrTedros @WHOAFRO @WHOEMRO "WHO and @_AfricanUnion have committed to working together to support the African Medicines Agency. Access to medicines that are high-quality, safe and effective is a core pillar of #HealthForAll"-@DrTedros

@_AfricanUnion @DrTedros @WHOAFRO @WHOEMRO "The second key element of the MoU [between WHO and the @_AfricanUnion] is strengthened collaboration between the @AfricaCDC and WHO"-@DrTedros

@_AfricanUnion @DrTedros @WHOAFRO @WHOEMRO @AfricaCDC "The current #Ebola outbreak in #DRC is a stark reminder that many @_AfricanUnion countries are vulnerable to the impact of epidemics. Our failure to invest in health systems leaves individuals, families and communities at risk, making all of us vulnerable"-@DrTedros

@_AfricanUnion @DrTedros @WHOAFRO @WHOEMRO @AfricaCDC "Third, [WHO and the @_AfricanUnion] have agreed to work together to implement the Addis Ababa Call to Action on universal health coverage"-@DrTedros #HealthForAll

@_AfricanUnion @DrTedros @WHOAFRO @WHOEMRO @AfricaCDC "The best investment in universal health coverage is in #PrimaryHealthCare, with a focus on promoting health and preventing disease, rather than simply managing diseases in hospitals."-@DrTedros

@_AfricanUnion @DrTedros @WHOAFRO @WHOEMRO @AfricaCDC "WHO is calling on all countries to increase their investment in #PrimaryHealthCare by 1% of GDP, either through new investments, reallocation or both"-@DrTedros #HealthForAll

@_AfricanUnion @DrTedros @WHOAFRO @WHOEMRO @AfricaCDC "If we are to realize our shared vision for a healthier, safer, fairer Africa, we must invest in:

1⃣ access to medical products that are high-quality, safe and effective.

2⃣ preparedness, not panic.

3⃣ #PrimaryHealthCare."

-@DrTedros #HealthForAll