Joint Statement on Pandemic Accord by WHO Faith Network members
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In this joint statement, faith voices, including members of the World Health Organization (WHO) Faith Network, call for strengthened language in the pandemic accord on faith-based organizations and their vital role in pandemic prevention and response. Read more from WHO.
WHO Director General Dr Tedros spoke about the pandemic accord during a recent video message to the Multi-Religious and Multi-Stakeholder High-Level Forum on the role of faith in advancing positive outcomes for children, families, and communities, organised by Religions for Peace in New York on 25 March 2024.
A finalised accord on pandemic preparedness, prevention and response is aimed to be adopted at the May 27 to June 1 World Health Assembly of the WHO's 194 member states.
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