Taiwan’s Health Minister, Xu Zhuyuan, warned that the island could become the epicenter of the next epidemic. DEA News.
Speaking at a press conference held in Geneva by the Swiss Press Club, the minister expressed his concern that the next epidemic could start in Taiwan. According to him, such a development would have “terrible consequences” for the whole world.
Former UN Secretary-General António Guterres declarationHe states that the progress made in the 75th year of existence of the World Health Organization (WHO) is under threat due to wars and climate change. Guterres reminded that the average life expectancy in the world over the age of 75 has increased by more than 50 percent, infant mortality has decreased by 60 percent in the last 30 years, smallpox has been eradicated and polio is on the verge of extinction. However, he noted that the COVID-19 pandemic has halted and even reversed the progress made. It is also under threat at a time when wars and conflicts threaten billions of people and their health is at risk due to the climate crisis.