Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, praised Hungary’s measures to combat the fallout from the virus and welcomed its decisive steps as well as exemplary vaccination campaign.
According to the World Health Organization, Hungary’s coronavirus infection rates are close to the European Union average.
Péter Szijjártó said it is clear that the second wave of the pandemic will be different, posing far greater challenges than the first.
World Health Organization head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus yesterday briefed EU foreign ministers on the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Addressing the issue of health-related fake news and vaccinations on the internet, Ildikó Horváth noted that this was hugely damaging and allowed the spread of infectious diseases around the world.
Over 600 participants, representing 53 countries gathered last week in Budapest for the 67th session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee of Europe. Selecting Hungary to host the event offers important recognition of the government’s dedication to building a healthier nation.
Hanna Páva, Hungary’s National Healthcare Service Centre deputy director, has been elected a member of the standing committee of the World Health Organisation’s Regional Committee for Europe
Hungary is committed to improving the health of its citizens and healthcare systems, as well as ensuring equal access to healthcare services, which will also be the main topics of WHO’s regional committee meeting held in Budapest between September 11-14
Some Geneva-based operations have already been moved to the Budapest site, including its Collaborating Centre on Human Resources for Health Development