Health Minister stresses Tunisia’s commitment to international treaty on pandemic preparedness and response

Tunis: Health Minister Ali M'rabet delivered Tunisia's speech at the 77th session of the World Health Assembly (WHA), which is currently being held in Geneva, Switzerland. He highlighted Tunisia's commitment to universal noble values and the establishment of an international treaty on pandemic preparedness and response, embodying the call made by President Kais Saied and several international leaders during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Minister underlined the importance of the global health challenges and the efforts of the World Health Organisation (WHO) member states to address them through the adoption of the the organisation's 14th work programme for the period 2025-2028. He also stressed the importance of negotiations on the treaty on pandemic preparedness and response, and the revision of health regulations, as well as the review of international health emergencies, in particular the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories. The Health Minister reiterated Tunisia's firm position calling for a ceasefire, the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people, and the lifting of the unjust blockade imposed on them. Minister M'rabet called on the World Health Assembly to adopt the draft resolution on social participation for UHC, health and well-being, proposed by Tunisia, France, Norway, Brazil, Thailand and Slovenia, which enshrines the recommendations outlined in the WHO's guide for community participation, drawing on the leading experiences of several member states in this field, including Tunisia. Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse