SKDS – On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of World Health Day (April 7, 1948 - April 7, 2023), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus - Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) gave a video speech praising the public health achievements Vietnam has achieved over the past decades, helping to improve the health of millions. people.
According to Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus - head of the World Health Organization (WHO), has many proud achievements in changes in life and in the health sector in Vietnam in recent decades.
“Vietnam's average life expectancy has increased by 15 years, with a significant decline in vaccine-preventable diseases, and the elimination of polio,” said the WHO Director-General.
According to Dr. Tedros, Vietnam has also made great strides toward ending HIV, malaria and tuberculosis.
Vietnam has expanded the scope of social health insurance, moving the country further toward its goal of achieving universal health care coverage.
Much progress has also been made towards addressing risk factors for non-communicable diseases, such as reducing smoking rates.
More recently, Vietnam has taken strong measures to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, including rapid and comprehensive vaccination deployment, to reach the most vulnerable populations, people The head of WHO emphasized.
“WHO is proud to be a trusted partner of the Government and people of Vietnam.
As we celebrate WHO's 75th birthday, I, along with the WHO Representative in Vietnam, Dr. Angela Pratt, continue to commit to supporting you on your journey towards a healthier, safer future. better and more beautiful for all Vietnamese people.”, Dr. Tedros shared.
“I would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy World Health Day.”, the head of WHO sent wishes to all Vietnamese people and people around the world in his message.
