Original title: G20 Health Ministers meeting adopted Rome Agreement Source: CCTV News client
On the afternoon of September 6, local time, the meeting of G-20 health ministers concluded in Rome, Italy. The meeting adopted a joint statement, the Rome Agreement. All parties agreed to work to strengthen national health systems, overcome the epidemic at an early date through multilateral cooperation, and ensure fair access to vaccines.
Italian Health Minister Spelanza, which holds the rotating presidency of the G20, said at a news conference on the same day that the Rome Agreement adopted at this meeting aims to increase investment in national health systems and ensure that health systems benefit everyone. "during the epidemic, health systems around the world have undergone severe tests and are facing the same problems," Spellanza said. The message of this document is very clear that we need to protect an inclusive health care system. If a person is ill, he has the right to be treated regardless of his wealth, region, skin color and origin. "
The joint statement pointed out that in order to end the COVID-19 epidemic, promote economic and social recovery, better prevent and detect risks, and deal with global health emergencies, all parties will vigorously promote multilateral cooperation. Priority will be given to safeguarding public health and achieving sustainable economic and social recovery; building a health system in line with the principle of "one health"; and coordinating and cooperating through multilateral mechanisms to deal with public health incidents. Ensure equitable global access to vaccines, drugs and diagnostic services.
Spellanza said that the G20 countries are committed to providing vaccines to the most vulnerable countries through the COVID-19 Vaccine implementation Plan, while promising to create conditions for vaccine production in more countries and improve the ability of countries to fight the epidemic. (front desk reporter Yin Xin and Deng Zongyu)
(editor Zhang Wenjun)