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@DrTedros "I’m joining you from Bali, 🇮🇩, where the @g20org Summit has just concluded. Over the past 2 days, I’ve had the opportunity to meet with several 🌍 leaders and to address the Summit itself"-@DrTedros #G20

https://twitter.com/DrTedros/status/1592517150673371136?s=20&t=XyCnjzrX8BaSysbnCnrC0A

@DrTedros @g20org "My message was that, as #COVID19 has demonstrated, when health is at risk, everything is at risk. Conflicts around the 🌍, #ClimateChange, & global crises in food and energy security have now overshadowed the pandemic as the most pressing issues for world leaders"-@DrTedros #G20

@DrTedros @g20org "But each of these crises has profound implications for health. The lack of food and energy, or their over-consumption, can have severe consequences for health and economies"-@DrTedros #G20

https://twitter.com/DrTedros/status/1592421789384466433?s=20&t=XyCnjzrX8BaSysbnCnrC0A

@DrTedros @g20org "Protecting health against the impacts of these crises is essential, but it also helps to protect economies and societies. I congratulate the @g20org leaders on the adoption of their declaration, which includes strong support for health and health security"-@DrTedros #G20

@DrTedros @g20org "The @g20org leaders said they remain committed to a healthy and sustainable recovery from the pandemic, and building towards achieving and sustaining universal health coverage under the @GlobalGoalsUN"-@DrTedros #G20

@DrTedros @g20org @GlobalGoalsUN "They [#G20 Leaders] reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen global health governance, with the leading and coordinating role of WHO; & expressed support for the work of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body, which is negotiating the #PandemicAccord"-@DrTedros

@DrTedros @g20org @GlobalGoalsUN "They extended the mandate of the @g20org Joint Finance & Health Task Force, which is critical for ensuring adequate financing for pandemic preparedness & response; & expressed support for the work of the WHO mRNA Technology Transfer Hub in 🇿🇦"-@DrTedros

https://twitter.com/WHO/status/1592873764500668416?s=20&t=UJDmtv0jO0YcWnhshiTVOw

@DrTedros @g20org @GlobalGoalsUN "And they [#G20 Leaders] welcomed the establishment of the new Pandemic Fund, which was launched in Bali on Sunday"-@DrTedros

https://twitter.com/DrTedros/status/1591735938857816064?s=20&t=XyCnjzrX8BaSysbnCnrC0A

@DrTedros @g20org @GlobalGoalsUN "Yesterday, WHO also signed an agreement with #Indonesia’s ministries of health and defense to establish a new training hub for emergency medical teams, to boost national, regional and global readiness for health emergencies"-@DrTedros

https://twitter.com/DrTedros/status/1592504876936101888?s=20&t=XyCnjzrX8BaSysbnCnrC0A

@DrTedros @g20org @GlobalGoalsUN "Since we briefed you last week, there have been 6 more confirmed cases and 1 more probable case of #Ebola in #Uganda, bringing the total to 141 confirmed and 22 probable cases"-@DrTedros

@DrTedros @g20org @GlobalGoalsUN "There have also been 2 more confirmed #Ebola deaths and 1 probable death, for a total of 55 confirmed and 22 probable deaths. 73 patients have now recovered"-@DrTedros #Uganda

@DrTedros @g20org @GlobalGoalsUN "The #Uganda government’s efforts to respond to the #Ebola outbreak have slowed transmission in most districts, and two districts have not reported any cases for 42 days, indicating the virus is no longer present in those districts"-@DrTedros

@DrTedros @g20org @GlobalGoalsUN "In the past week the district of Jinja reported its 1st case, becoming the 9th district to be affected. WHO & partners are supporting the 🇺🇬 govt to intensify detailed case investigation, contact tracing, community engagement & infection prevention & control measures"-@DrTedros

@DrTedros @g20org @GlobalGoalsUN "Since the #Ebola outbreak began, the Govt of #Uganda, together with researchers, funders, companies, regulatory authorities & other partners has been working under a 🌍 effort coordinated by WHO to accelerate the development & deployment of vaccines for use in trials"-@DrTedros

@DrTedros @g20org @GlobalGoalsUN "Today, I’m pleased to announce that a WHO committee of external experts has evaluated three #Ebola candidate vaccines and agreed that all three should be included in the planned trial in #Uganda"-@DrTedros bit.ly/3AjxdP5

@DrTedros @g20org @GlobalGoalsUN "WHO and 🇺🇬’s Minster of Health have considered and accepted the committee’s recommendation. We expect the 1st doses of the #Ebola candidate vaccine to be shipped to #Uganda next week"-@DrTedros

@DrTedros @g20org @GlobalGoalsUN "A separate group of experts has selected two investigational therapeutics for a trial, as well as a trial design that is now being submitted for approval by WHO and authorities in #Uganda"-@DrTedros #Ebola

@DrTedros @g20org @GlobalGoalsUN "Tomorrow, I will travel to 🇶🇦 to participate in the opening of the @FIFAWorldCup, to highlight how major sporting events can contribute to improving health around the world and drive progress towards WHO’s goal of #HealthForAll"-@DrTedros #Sport4Health

@DrTedros @g20org @GlobalGoalsUN @FIFAWorldCup "The @FIFAWorldCup is one of the greatest shows on earth, with an estimated audience of 5B. WHO is working with #Qatar & @FIFAcom to deliver a healthy World Cup, with a range of activities to promote physical & mental health for all people in 🇶🇦 & the 🌍"-@DrTedros #Sport4Health

@DrTedros @g20org @GlobalGoalsUN @FIFAWorldCup @FIFAcom "Together we:
-have designed measures to ⬇️ the risk of diseases spreading at the World Cup
-are promoting healthy 🥗 options at 🏟 & fan zones
-are conducting a study on ways to influence consumers to choose healthier 🥗 options
🚬 use is 🚭 in seating areas inside 🏟"-@DrTedros

@DrTedros @g20org @GlobalGoalsUN @FIFAWorldCup @FIFAcom "We’re also working with @FIFAcom to promote physical activity, healthy diets & other elements of healthy living to the World Cup’s 🌍 audience, with pitch-side advertising boards, videos in stadia & fan zones, extensive messaging on television & social media, & more"-@DrTedros

@DrTedros @g20org @GlobalGoalsUN @FIFAWorldCup @FIFAcom "Lessons learned from the @FIFAWorldCup will also be shared with the @Olympics Committee to support preparations for the @Paris2024 Olympics, and the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in 2026"-@DrTedros #Sport4Health

@DrTedros @g20org @GlobalGoalsUN @FIFAWorldCup @FIFAcom @Olympics @Paris2024 "WHO’s goodwill ambassadors @Alissonbecker, #Brazil’s goalkeeper, and former #IvoryCoast striker @didierdrogba will be supporting our work"-@DrTedros #Sport4Health

@DrTedros @g20org @GlobalGoalsUN @FIFAWorldCup @FIFAcom @Olympics @Paris2024 @Alissonbecker @didierdrogba "Finally, on Monday, WHO released an update of its Family Planning Handbook, which provides health workers and policy makers with the most current information on contraceptive options"-@DrTedros

https://twitter.com/WHO/status/1592414495074574338?s=20&t=XyCnjzrX8BaSysbnCnrC0A

@DrTedros @g20org @GlobalGoalsUN @FIFAWorldCup @FIFAcom @Olympics @Paris2024 @Alissonbecker @didierdrogba "This new edition details measures for #healthworkers to protect access to family planning services during emergencies"-@DrTedros

https://twitter.com/WHO/status/1592879671020249088?s=20&t=UJDmtv0jO0YcWnhshiTVOw

@DrTedros @g20org @GlobalGoalsUN @FIFAWorldCup @FIFAcom @Olympics @Paris2024 @Alissonbecker @didierdrogba "During the initial phases of the #COVID19 pandemic in 2020, approximately 70% of countries reported disruptions to family planning services, increasing the risks of unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections"-@DrTedros

@DrTedros @g20org @GlobalGoalsUN @FIFAWorldCup @FIFAcom @Olympics @Paris2024 @Alissonbecker @didierdrogba "The updated handbook includes recommendations for wider access to self-administered contraceptives, including injectable contraceptives, which only need to be taken every 2 to 3 months"-@DrTedros

@DrTedros @g20org @GlobalGoalsUN @FIFAWorldCup @FIFAcom @Olympics @Paris2024 @Alissonbecker @didierdrogba "We urge all countries to adopt these recommendations. When all people have access to contraceptives, unintended pregnancies can be prevented, and people can plan their lives and families"-@DrTedros