WHO warns children will die as coronavirus pandemic delay vaccinations

The World Health Organization warned Monday that children across the world will die as the coronavirus pandemic forces some countries to temporarily halt vaccinations for other deadly diseases.

The World Health Organization warned Monday that children across the world will die as the coronavirus pandemic forces some countries to temporarily halt vaccinations for other deadly diseases such as polio.

At least 21 countries are reporting vaccine shortages as a result of travel restrictions meant to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said during a press conference at the agency’s Geneva headquarters. “The tragic reality is children will die as a result.”

Just as immunization has been postponed in some countries, heath-care services for other diseases, such as malaria, have been disrupted, Tedros said, noting that the number of malaria cases in sub-Saharan Africa could double.

Tedros urged member countries to help ensure vaccination programs are fully funded, saying the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization will need $7.4 billion to immunize 300 million children with 18 vaccines by 2025.

“When vaccination coverage goes down, more outbreaks will occur,” Tedros said.

The coronavirus outbreak, which began in Wuhan, China, in late December, is “far from over,” Tedros said, adding the agency is concerned about new cases cropping up in Africa, eastern Europe, Latin America and some Asian countries.

“We are continuing to support these countries with technical assistance through our regional and country offices and with supplies through solidarity flights,” he said.

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[Minniehon]

My deepest concern : you should be gone a.s.a.p.

[DeadSkullable]

They should make a Dr. Seuss book of how wrong he is.

[adam]

This organization is not trustworthy at all

[supersonicgameplays]

this guy is just sodumb the world neds to wake up

[brendakline]

Lier lier why are there so many liers working on government?

[bullet]

WHO just stated that vaccinating children aren't a priority. Kinda contradictory.

[tomcat]

This guy is a catastrophe !! he is such a bad representant of the WHO.
WHO lost so much credit with him.

Sad how much, 1 person can impact a positive organisation.

[furthermoreasmr]

This is probably important information but you've ruined your credibility, Tedros. Now most parents will be inclined to not do as you say. The responsible thing to do for the world's children is to admit your wrongdoing & step down from that position.

[mistercat]

everytime WHO announce something.. please add question mark ( ? ) in the end... Please....

[TJB-zttx]

To hell with the WHO and the CDC, just sayin'.😁

[FlowerSan]

Tedros' reckless words
1/19 The risk of human-to-human transmission is low
1/22 It doesn't hit the emergency.
1/28 I salute China for taking prompt and effective steps.
1/29 I don't recommend evacuating foreigners from China.
1/31 No measures should be taken to unnecessarily impede travel or trade
---- We need to keep people coming and going and keep our borders open.
---- If it weren't for China's efforts, the death toll outside China would have been even higher.
---- China's response has set a new standard for infectious disease control
---- We have China to thank for the low number of infected people outside of China.
2/1 I have confidence in China's ability to control the pandemic
2/4 Wuhan is a hero.
---- Countries other than China, provide better data on infected people.
2/5 Invest 74 billion in the WHO.
the recommendation of the British Foreign Office to evacuate the British people from China) I recommend that all countries make their decisions based on the evidence.
2/8 The lethality rate is about 2%, so don't be more scared than you need to be.
2/10 Britain and France need to have more of a sense of crisis
2/12 It's not a good idea to name pneumonia after a name that evokes a specific region
2/13 Praise for China's unparalleled efforts
2/18 The new virus isn't deadly
2/21 Wuhan offers hope to the rest of the world that even the most dire situation can be turned around
2/24 It's not a pandemic yet.
2/27 China's proactive and decisive initial response prevented the spread of the infection
↓arrow
2/28 Possible pandemic.
---- I want every country to focus on being prepared.
---- The chances of containment are diminishing.
3/25 We squandered our first opportunity.
3/26 I should have dealt with this a month or two ago.
3/27 Without proactive action in all countries, millions could die
4/5 I want President Moon Jae-in to speak up when he represents Asia
4/6 Under no circumstances is it advisable to wear a mask.
4/9 If you've got more body bags, use your politics.

[andybray]

What about adults missing their appointments due to over things

[sheep]

Don't look down through the conspiracy theorists in these comments...