Geneva: The State of Qatar participated in a panel discussion organised by the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean in Geneva under the title "From Crisis to Opportunity: Health in Eastern Mediterranean Region." Minister of Public Health HE Dr. Hanan Mohammed Al Kuwari represented the State of Qatar at the panel discussion.
In her speech during the session, HE Dr. Hanan Mohammed Al Kuwari affirmed that the State of Qatar, under the wise leadership of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, attaches great importance to international cooperation and solidarity in helping countries, peoples, and communities suffering from humanitarian crises. Her Excellency noted the announcement by HH the Amir at the opening of the 5th United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) to provide a financial contribution totaling USD 60 million to support the development process in the LDCs.
Her Excellency said that the current conflicts have caused enormous suffering to people, exacerbating the fragile health infrastructure in conflict-affected countries, and leaving thousands in urgent need of medical care and access to basic services. Her Excellency emphasized the need to prioritize rebuilding health systems in countries suffering from conflict and ensuring that they are fair, just, sustainable, and equipped to meet the needs of their populations now and in the near future. Her Excellency indicated that health is essential to advan.