Damascus, Health Minister Hassan Ghabash has asserted the need for all to take every possible measure to prevent the spread of the poliovirus in the Eastern Mediterranean. During the 11th meeting of the Regional Subcommittee for Polio Eradication and Outbreaks, held virtually today to discuss the mass regional response in Gaza, Ghabash attached great importance for all states to be aware of the dangers of the virus spread as all children are threatened if only one case is confirmed. Syria is committed to all poliovirus prevention and control measures set by WHO to deter any potential pandemic. Source: Syrian Arab News Agency
AU Summit Calls for Urgent Reform in Africa’s Peace and Security Architecture
Luanda: Speaking at the 21st Extraordinary African Union (AU) Summit on conflict prevention and resolution, the Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, called for urgent reform of Africa’s peace and security architecture. He highl…