Full article Dr. Otmar Kloiber, Secretary General of the WMA, stressed the need for international co-operation.
The World Medical Association called for cooperation to fight egotisms and nationalism in the fight against Covid-19. Speaking at a ceremony this Sunday in Vienna, where the WMA was presented with an award honoring physicians around the world for their fight against the pandemic, Dr. Otmar Kloiber, Secretary-General of the WMA, stressed the need for international co-operation.
‘Together we have been able to work on strategies to mitigate the pandemic’s consequences and develop therapies and vaccines. Alone, no nation would be able to cope; no scientist would make the break-through, no doctor could provide the necessary care. Cooperation, international cooperation is the key. And as we progress together, we have to share together. To leave no one behind, no frail person, no frail state. Now is not the time for egoti
WMA calls for international co-operation against COVID-19
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By Chioma Obinna
The World Medical Association on Sunday called for international cooperation in the fight against COVId-19, warning that now was not the time for egotisms and nationalism.
Speaking in Vienna during an award ceremony to honour physicians around the world for their fight against the pandemic, Secretary-General of the WMA, Dr Otmar Kloiber stressed the need for international co-operation.
Klober said international co-operation was key to winning the war against the virus.
‘Together we have been able to work on strategies to mitigate the pandemic’s consequences and develop therapies and vaccines. Alone, no nation would be able to cope; no scientist would make the break-through, no doctor could provide the necessary care.