"The world may have forgotten #Syria, but WHO has not. We continue to work on the ground with our partners to deliver services and supplies, protect public health and to support a network of more than 1700 health facilities"-@DrTedros #Syria10
"The conflict has brought a once highly-effective health system to its knees. But tragically, it’s not an isolated example"-@DrTedros #Syria10
"#Syria is one of many crises around the world, from Myanmar to Yemen & Tigray, where millions of people have been denied access to essential health services & where health facilities have been attacked & #healthworkers have been intimidated"-@DrTedros
https://twitter.com/WHO/status/1371503018068353032?s=20
"This must stop.
Now more than ever, #healthworkers, health supplies & health facilities must be supported, functioning & serving all people.
Now more than ever, parties to all conflicts must adhere to agreed intl. norms that protect health care"-@DrTedros
Now more than ever, #healthworkers, health supplies & health facilities must be supported, functioning & serving all people.
Now more than ever, parties to all conflicts must adhere to agreed intl. norms that protect health care"-@DrTedros
https://twitter.com/WHO/status/1371503201824997376?s=20
"Since our last press conference on Friday, several more countries have suspended the use of AstraZeneca #COVID19 vaccines as a precautionary measure, after reports of blood clots in people who had received the vaccine from two batches produced in Europe"-@DrTedros
"This does not necessarily mean these events are linked to #COVID19 vaccination, but it’s routine practice to investigate them, and it shows that the surveillance system works and that effective controls are in place"-@DrTedros
https://twitter.com/WHO/status/1371503581103325193?s=20
"WHO’s Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety has been reviewing the available data, is in close contact with the @EMA_News and will meet tomorrow.
But the greatest threat that most countries face now is lack of access to #COVID19 vaccines"-@DrTedros
But the greatest threat that most countries face now is lack of access to #COVID19 vaccines"-@DrTedros
"Almost every day, I receive calls from senior political leaders around the world, asking when their country will receive their vaccines through #COVAX. Some of them are frustrated, and I understand why"-@DrTedros #VaccinEquity
"They see some of the world’s richest countries buying enough vaccines to immunize their populations several times over, while their own countries have nothing"-@DrTedros #VaccinEquity
https://twitter.com/WHO/status/1371504065105035268?s=20
"We welcome the commitment by the Quad countries to deliver up to 1 billion doses of vaccine in the Asia-Pacific region through #COVAX"-@DrTedros #VaccinEquity
https://twitter.com/DrTedros/status/1370864956128829443?s=20
"We continue to call for all countries to work in solidarity to ensure that #COVID19 vaccination begins in all countries within the 1st 100 days of 2021. We have 26 days left. No country can simply vaccinate its way out of this pandemic alone. We're all #InThisTogether"-@DrTedros
"Today marks the 1 year anniversary of the #COVID19 Solidarity Response Fund launch, an unprecedented collaboration between WHO, @unfoundation, the 🇨🇭 Philanthropy Foundation & many other partners to generate funds for the pandemic response"-@DrTedros
https://twitter.com/WHO/status/1371478339983192070?s=20
"Thanks to the generosity of individuals & corporations, over the past year we have raised $242 million from more than 662,000 donors.
This is the first time in its history that WHO has received donations from the general public"-@DrTedros #COVID19
This is the first time in its history that WHO has received donations from the general public"-@DrTedros #COVID19
"To every individual and organization that contributed, I say thank you.
Your donations made a significant impact all over the world"-@DrTedros #COVID19
Your donations made a significant impact all over the world"-@DrTedros #COVID19
https://twitter.com/WHO/status/1371505588018946051?s=20
"With your support, we:
-Shipped over 250 million items of personal protective equipment
-Provided technical support to hundreds of laboratories;
-Supplied more than 250 million #COVID19 tests;
-Coordinated the deployment of more than 180 teams and missions
..."-@DrTedros
-Shipped over 250 million items of personal protective equipment
-Provided technical support to hundreds of laboratories;
-Supplied more than 250 million #COVID19 tests;
-Coordinated the deployment of more than 180 teams and missions
..."-@DrTedros
"...
-Delivered oxygen & supported over 12,000 intensive care beds to prevent health systems from being overwhelmed
-Provided training through OpenWHO.org, which has 5M+ registrations for courses that are delivered in more than 50 languages
And much more"-@DrTedros
-Delivered oxygen & supported over 12,000 intensive care beds to prevent health systems from being overwhelmed
-Provided training through OpenWHO.org, which has 5M+ registrations for courses that are delivered in more than 50 languages
And much more"-@DrTedros
"But as you know, the #COVID19 pandemic is not over.
Three weeks ago, we launched the Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan for 2021, which outlines how WHO will support countries in responding to the pandemic, and the resources we need to do it"-@DrTedros
Three weeks ago, we launched the Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan for 2021, which outlines how WHO will support countries in responding to the pandemic, and the resources we need to do it"-@DrTedros
"The plan calls for a total requirement of $1.96 billion. We thank all countries and organizations who have already committed funds.
We are now inviting everyone to support the 2021 #COVID19 Strategic Preparedness & Response Plan through the Solidarity Response Fund"-@DrTedros
We are now inviting everyone to support the 2021 #COVID19 Strategic Preparedness & Response Plan through the Solidarity Response Fund"-@DrTedros
"The money collected will be used to suppress #COVID19 transmission, save lives, fight the infodemic, and accelerate equitable access to vaccines, diagnostics and therapeutics"-@DrTedros
"When we launched the Solidarity Response Fund 1 year ago, the @unfoundation played a vital role in making it happen. @e_cousens, thank you so much for your support & partnership over the past year, & for everything your team has done"-@DrTedros #COVID19 
"In May last year, I announced the creation of @thewhof, a new independent body to generate resources for the work of WHO from sources we have not accessed before. Its goal is to raise $1 billion for global health over the next three years"-@DrTedros
"@thewhof will play a leading role in running the Solidarity Response Fund in this next phase, and it’s my honour today to welcome @_AnilSoni, the first Chief Executive Officer of the WHO Foundation"-@DrTedros
"Of course, WHO’s other work has continued all around the world even during the #COVID19 pandemic and I would like to acknowledge the many donors who continue to support our Programme Budget for 2020 and 2021"-@DrTedros
"Earlier today, for example, I had the pleasure to accept a fully flexible contribution of $10 million from the State of #Qatar. I would especially like to thank 🇶🇦 for its fully flexible contribution of $10 million to WHO’s Programme Budget for 2020 and 21"-@DrTedros
"Flexible financing like this is critical for WHO to deliver on our mission to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable"-@DrTedros
https://twitter.com/WHO/status/1371508385728856065?s=20
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