WHO Director-General praises UAE for prioritising health at COP28

WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has thanked the UAE's leadership for dedicating a Health Day during COP28.

For the first time in its history, the Presidency of COP28 has earmarked a health day on December 3, bringing together health ministers from across the globe to exchange insights and draft future strategies addressing climate change impacts while ensuring food security, health, and sanitation for all. 

Speaking during the 70th session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean held in Cairo, Dr Tedros said he's looking forward to the event. 

He urged collective action towards building resilient health systems to combat health challenges and realise the Sustainable Development Goals.

The conference is set to be hosted by the UAE in Expo City Dubai from November 30 to December 12, to foster international collaboration, especially in sustainable development and climate action realms.