International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, 27 December

In the amidst coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic major infectious diseases and epidemics have devastating impacts on human lives, wreaking havoc on long-term social and economic development. Global health crises threaten to overwhelm already overstretched health systems, disrupt global supply chains and cause disproportionate devastation of the livelihoods of individuals , including women and youngsters , and therefore the economies of the poorest and most vulnerable countries.

There is an urgent got to have resilient and robust health systems, reaching those that are vulnerable or in vulnerable situations.

In the event of the absence of international attention, future epidemics could surpass previous outbreaks in terms of intensity and gravity. there’s great need of raising awareness, the exchange of data , knowledge domain and best practices, quality education, and advocacy program on epidemics at the local, national, regional and global levels as effective measures to stop and answer epidemics.

Events like COVID-19 can strike in any point of time , focus must be done on preparedness

It is important to strengthen epidemic prevention by applying lessons learned on epidemic management and the way to stop the stoppage of basic services, and to boost the extent of preparedness so as to possess the earliest and most adequate response to any epidemic which will arise, and recognizing also the worth of an integrated One Health approach that fosters integration of human health, animal health and plant health, also as environmental and other relevant sectors.

International cooperation and multilateralism play a crucial role within the response to epidemics. we’d like to worry the importance of partnership and solidarity among every individual, community and State, and regional and international organizations, altogether stages of epidemic management, also because the importance of considering a gender perspective during this regard.

The United Nations system, especially the planet Health Organization, plays a pivotal role in coordinating responses to epidemics, in accordance with its mandate, and in supporting national, regional and international efforts to stop , mitigate and address the impacts of infectious diseases and epidemics in accordance with the goal of advancing the 2030 Agenda.

We need to acknowledge the first role and responsibility of Governments and therefore the indispensable contribution of relevant stakeholders in tackling global health challenges, especially women, who structure the bulk of the world’s doctors .

UN member states plan to ensure inclusive, equal and non-discriminatory participation, with special attention to those, who are vulnerable or in vulnerable situations with the very best chance of epidemic infection.

The UN General Assembly invites all Member States, organizations of the United Nations system and other global, regional and sub regional organizations, the private sector and civil society, including non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, individuals and other relevant stakeholders to watch the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness annually in an appropriate manner and in accordance with national contexts and priorities, through education and awareness-raising activities, so as to spotlight the importance of the prevention of, preparedness for and partnership against epidemics.

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