WHO Director General Praises UAE Efforts Against COVID19

Publish date: Sunday، 12 December 2021

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Saturday received Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO).

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Dr. Ghebreyesus discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the UAE and WHO.

Dr. Ghebreyesus praised the support of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed and his health and humanitarian initiatives, including the Emirates Polio Campaign, the "Reaching the Last Mile Fund" to "End River Blindness" and efforts to eradicate guinea worm disease, all directed to boosting WHO's programmes to combat and eliminate diseases, especially in the poorest communities.

WHO Director General Praises UAE Efforts Against COVID19

He also highlighted the country's initiatives to spread awareness and to combat chronic and communicable diseases in various parts of the world and their positive impact on the living conditions there.

It launched the National Immunisation Programme, provided vaccines to all citizens and residents, implemented a proactive package of precautionary and preventive measures, and ensured that the safety and security of the community top the country's priorities.

WHO Director General Praises UAE Efforts Against COVID19

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