Saturday, 7 April 2007 is World Health Day.Health leads to security; insecurity leads to poor health. MEDIA ADVISORY. KUALA LUMPUR, 26 March 2007 - This year’s World Health Day theme “Invest in health, build a safer future” illustrates the importance of international health security as the first line of defence against health shocks such as HIV/AIDS, avian flu and SARs which can devastate people, societies and economies on a national, regional and global level. HIV/AIDS is a powerful example of how interdependent health and security have become. HIV/AIDS threatens the stability of entire nations and regions. Unlike many other diseases, AIDS affects the most productive members of society. On the other hand, tackling the effects of health threats such as SARs, avian flu (H5NI), bio-terrorism and humanitarian emergencies involves working collectively to improve preparedness and to respond effectively when they occur. In a globalised world, emerging epidemics cross national borders and threaten our collective security. Threats to health and security are multiplying and moving faster than ever before. Two current health concerns for us in Malaysia are HIV/AIDS and avian flu.
Every country must invest in health and build its capacity to prevent new and existing threats by strengthening public health systems. Protecting the health of people and the security of all those affected requires political commitment at the highest level and close collaboration between governments, international organisations, civil society, the private sector and media. ............................................................................................. BROADCASTERS: Broadcast quality videos available for World Health Day
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World Health Day 2007  7 April 2007 The AIDS Response Avian Flu (H5N1) Media Guide
Media Guide: English Part 1: About H5N1 Part 2: CREATE!, Reporting Tips & Resources This Guide is also produced in Malay, Chinese and Tamil. |
