Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today underscored the critical need for comprehensive reform in international pandemic preparedness and response.
“Covid-19 has been a global wake-up call… This pandemic has shown us that we are all connected. None of us can be truly safe until we make sure everyone is safe,” she said.
The premier said this at a virtual meeting with Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand and Co-chair of the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response from her official residence Ganabhaban here.
“Now is the time to work together globally to achieve the public health goals outlined in Sustainable Development Goal-3 and Goal-17,” the she said, adding, “This involves helping countries with fewer resources improve their ability to handle health risks.”
Sheikh Hasina stressed the necessity of high-level political leadership in driving reforms for pandemic preparedness and response.
“High-level political leadership is indispensable in driving reforms related to pandemic preparedness and response. It sets the tone for global cooperation, instills confidence in public health interventions, and ultimately saves lives,” she said.বিস্তারিত