{"id":13988,"date":"2023-01-31T17:34:08","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T16:34:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/world-heart-federation.org\/?post_type=news&p=13988"},"modified":"2023-02-02T09:45:06","modified_gmt":"2023-02-02T08:45:06","slug":"strengthening-who-preparedness-for-and-response-to-health-emergencies-at-eb152","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/world-heart-federation.org\/news\/strengthening-who-preparedness-for-and-response-to-health-emergencies-at-eb152\/","title":{"rendered":"Strengthening WHO preparedness for and response to health emergencies at EB152"},"content":{"rendered":"

The present constituency statement is delivered by the World Heart Federation on behalf of the Framework Convention Alliance on Tobacco Control, International Alliance of Patients\u2019 Organizations, International College of Surgeons, International Diabetes Federation, International Society of Nephrology, PATH, The Worldwide Hospice Palliative Care Alliance, World Hypertension League, and World Stroke Organization at the 152nd WHO Executive Board meeting.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/span>Honourable Chair, Distinguished Delegates,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We applaud the Director-General for his report and welcome the ten proposals, rooted in the key principles of equity, inclusivity, and coherence, to build a safer world together.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

People living with circulatory conditions have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The health impact of NCDs, including diabetes, dyslipidaemia, hypertension, kidney disease, obesity, stroke, and other circulatory conditions, remains much greater than the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, NCDs must remain a priority in preparedness, response, readiness, and coordination activities as well as accords at the national, regional, and global levels.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our organizations, representing the Global Circulatory Health Community, a particularly vulnerable population, call on Members States to:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n