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The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for investment in prevention and preparedness, particularly in tourism, to mitigate future health crises. WHO is committed to sustainable development through education and is developing training for health workers to enhance readiness for future epidemics. Member states are negotiating amendments to the International Health Regulations to strengthen the global response to pandemics, and support for these negotiations is urged to protect health and the tourism industry.

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The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for investment in prevention and preparedness, particularly in tourism, to mitigate future health crises. WHO is committed to sustainable development through education and is developing training for health workers to enhance readiness for future epidemics. Member states are negotiating amendments to the International Health Regulations to strengthen the global response to pandemics, and support for these negotiations is urged to protect health and the tourism industry.

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Practice 2

Excellencies,
Dear colleagues and friends,
The Covid-19 pandemic has taught us many painful lessons with severe disruptions to many
sectors including tourism. I'm pleased that this year's General Assembly is focusing on
investments and education, two pillars at the core of recovery from the pandemic.

Investing in prevention and preparedness in all sectors including tourism will help to mitigate
the impact of future health emergencies on societies and economies.

WHO also shares UNWTO's commitment to drive sustainable development through


education. The WHO Academy, WHO Institute for lifelong learning is developing training
to support health workers to be better prepared for future epidemics and pandemics.

More than 50 years ago, countries adopted the International Health Regulations (IHR) to
govern the global response to outbreaks and minimize the impact on travel and trade.

Covid-19 pandemic demonstrated why the IHR are important but also that they must be
updated. That is why WHO member states are now negotiating amendments to the
International Health Regulations alongside a new pandemic accord to strengthen the legal
framework for the global response to pandemics.

I urge you to support these negotiations to protect both health and the tourism industry from
future shocks. Thank you all for your commitment and partnership for a healthier, safer,
fairer world.

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