This Fifa And world Health Organization (WHO) They agreed to expand their cooperation during four more years and using the power of football promoting healthy lifestyles and equal access to healthcare worldwide.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus signed the extension of the memorandum of understanding. Signed on October 4, 2019, held at the 76th World Health Assembly Geneva (Switzerland)FIFA announced on Wednesday.

WHO chief assured “Health and football are excellent teammates” and “WHO’s partnership with FIFA has already succeeded in sharing evidence-based messages to help people of all ages lead healthier and safer lives through the power of football and sport.”

“WHO looks forward to continuing this journey. Promoting healthy lifestyles, safe stadiums and the physical and mental benefits of physical activity are some of the many health goals WHO is proud to continue to set with FIFA over the next four years.” .

Gianni Infantino expressed his pride in continuing FIFA’s relationship with WHO. “to convey important messages about physical and mental health through our global football audience.”

“Both Dr Tedros and I believe that in an increasingly divided world, perhaps if the World Health Organization and FIFA join forces, we can, we can, achieve something. it even has a small effect on making our lives a little better. “Since 2019, together with our colleagues at the World Health Organization, we have been trying to harness the influence of football that helps improve the health of each of us.”

FIFA recalled joint ventures such as those developed during the Second World War. Qatar World Cup, such as preventing the spread of covid-19 with the participation of players and the help of the country’s Ministry of Public Health; prevention of tobacco and alcohol use in stadiums and healthy eating options.

He also examined the development of digital campaigns and initiatives to address a variety of health-related issues, including mental health (#ReachOut), domestic violence (#SafeHome), recognition of the work of healthcare professionals during the pandemic (#HumanitysHeroes), equal access. to vaccination, diagnostics, oxygen and other vital tools (#ACTtogether) and to the campaign where FIFA legends urged people around the world to take five measures to stop the spread of the virus.