Thread by @WHO

It's International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

To better respond to emergencies countries must:
✅ invest in health care systems
✅ achieve gender equity
✅ protect marginalised groups
✅ ensure ready & equitable access to supplies

A strong & resilient health system is 🔑

#COVID19 has shown how health emergencies and disasters affect entire communities – especially those with weak health systems, and vulnerable populations like migrants, indigenous peoples, and those living in fragile humanitarian conditions.

It's International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

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To save lives & meet the challenge of future pandemics & emergencies, increased global cooperation to accelerate implementation of the International Health Regulations & the Sendai Framework is crucial.

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It's International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

Sufficient national & global health systems funding is critical to allow proper prevention, mitigation & preparedness to reduce disaster risk & losses in lives, livelihoods & health.

On International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, let's ensure we carry the lessons of the #COVID19 pandemic forward to create a healthier, safer, and more sustainable future for all individuals, communities and whole world 🌎🌍🌏