'We’ve brought scientists together to boost funding in the R&D of diagnostics, treatments & a future vaccine.

We’ve communicated online, via the media & in person with many world leaders, to ensure that preparations are accelerated & populations are sensitized'-Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

'We’ve worked with business leaders to ensure supply chains are working and bottlenecks are overcome'-Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus #COVID19 #coronavirus

'The new Global Humanitarian Response Plan builds on that effort and sets a six-point action plan for how to prepare and respond to this #COVID19 emergency'-Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus #coronavirus

'1⃣ the public must be effectively prepared for the critical measures that are needed to help suppress the spread and protect vulnerable groups, like the elderly and those with underlying health conditions'-Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus #COVID19 #coronavirus

'2⃣ ramp up surveillance and lab testing so that those with the virus can be identified quickly and isolated safely – helping to break the chains of transmission'-Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus #COVID19 #coronavirus

'3⃣ prioritize treatment for those at highest risk of severe illness'-Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus #COVID19 #coronavirus

'4⃣ slow, suppress & stop transmission to reduce the burden on health facilities. This means safe #handwashing ; testing, isolating cases & contact tracing, encouraging community-level physical distancing & the suspension of mass gatherings and international travel'-Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

'5⃣ we’re building the ship as we sail and it’s critical that we continue to share learnings and innovations so that we can improve surveillance, prevention, and treatment. And ensure equitable access for the poorest to all R&D breakthroughs'-Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus #COVID19 #coronavirus

'6⃣ we need to protect the health and humanitarian supply chain so that our frontline workers are protected and able to travel freely as they give lifesaving care'-Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus #COVID19 #coronavirus

'Our message to all countries is clear: heed this warning now, back this plan politically & financially today & we can save lives & slow the spread of the #COVID19 pandemic'-Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus #coronavirus

'History will judge us on how we responded to the poorest communities in their darkest hour.

Let’s act together, right now!'-Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus #COVID19 #coronavirus