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In the annual lull that often seems to fall over the news cycle the weeks of Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve, one of two things happen in the world of journalism either important stories are lost in the cracks or normally unimportant stories gain more exposure than they deserve. I think this one falls into the latter category, but maybe not for the reason many people would expect.
On Sunday, the U.N.’s World Health Organization (WHO) celebrated a new, progressive holiday, which it’s calling the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness.
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Published 28 December 2020
The United Nations commemorated the first International Day of Epidemic Preparedness on Sunday, underscoring the need to learn lessons from the coronavirus pandemic, and urging greater investments in preparedness, to confront future health emergencies.
“This first observance of the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness falls at the end of a year in which a scenario many had feared came tragically true … As we strive to control and recover from the current pandemic, we must think about the next,” Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a message.
He also highlighted the need for strong health systems and social protection, support for communities on the frontlines, and technical cooperation for countries.