Abu Dhabi (Etihad)
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, affirmed that the UAE’s signing of the “Kigali Declaration” on neglected tropical diseases comes within the framework of our continuous contributions to combating these diseases.
His Highness said on Twitter: “The UAE’s signature of the “Kigali Declaration” on neglected tropical diseases comes within the framework of our continuous contributions to combating these diseases, and cooperation with our partners in adopting the latest innovations and strategies to accelerate steps towards their elimination.”
The UAE affirmed its commitment to the eradication of neglected tropical diseases, after ratifying the Kigali Declaration on Neglected Tropical Diseases in Rwanda.
Yesterday, the signing of the Declaration was celebrated during the Kigali Summit on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases, which was hosted by the Government of Rwanda on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Government Leaders Meeting. on diseases.
The summit was attended by Sheikh Shakhbut bin Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of State and he signed the Kigali Declaration on behalf of the UAE. His Excellency attended as a representative of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, and the initiative to reach the last mile, which reflects the vision of His Highness And his charitable commitment to eradicating diseases.
It is worth noting that the Kigali Declaration was launched this year on the International Day for the Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases – a global day that the UAE took the initiative to revive in order to publicize this important issue. The Declaration represents a high-level political document aimed at mobilizing political will, resources and action to end the suffering caused by Neglected tropical diseases.
The declaration focuses on the responsibility of states in combating these diseases and stresses the importance of complementarity and close cooperation in this regard.
Commenting on the announcement, His Excellency Sheikh Shakhbut bin Nahyan Al Nahyan said: “This day represents a very important step in the efforts to eradicate neglected tropical diseases, as we join world leaders and pledge together to eradicate these diseases that affect the lives of millions of people in the world’s most fragile societies. . Partnerships and collaborations must be made together so that we can make tangible progress on our path to eradicating these diseases. We are honored to work with the government of Rwanda and with our partners around the world as we begin a new phase of that journey here in Kigali.”
The Kigali Declaration builds on the great success of the 2012 London Declaration on NTDs, which laid out a clear path towards achieving the targets set by the World Health Organization in the 2030 Roadmap on NTDs. Significant progress has been made in this regard over the past decades as a result of collective action and cooperation among donors, governments and partner organizations, with 45 countries eradicating at least one of these diseases.
His Excellency added: “The UAE is a key supporter of efforts to eradicate neglected tropical diseases, and we are proud to continue the path and legacy of the founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may he rest in peace, while affirming the commitment of the President of the State, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, may God protect him. who believes that no one should suffer from preventable diseases.”
He said: “We have seen clear progress in efforts to eradicate NTDs, and we are determined as a country to continue to support global efforts and movements such as the Kigali Declaration, which will enhance awareness of the issue and mobilize resources to support it. Our collective efforts will free societies from the burden of these diseases while strengthening local health systems and making the world safer and more secure for all.” It is noteworthy that a number of eminent personalities also signed the Kigali Declaration, including heads of state such as His Excellency Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency James Marabe, Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, His Excellency Samia Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, in addition to A number of eminent personalities and prominent partners.
continuous cooperation
The announcement was prepared through the continuous cooperation of a number of entities such as the Reaching the Last Mile Fund and selected partners such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Carter Center, The End Fund for Neglected Diseases, and a number of countries experiencing cases of these diseases.
The UAE has been at the forefront of efforts to eradicate infectious diseases over the past three decades, and is still following in the footsteps of the late Sheikh Zayed, may God have mercy on him, who made a personal donation to the Carter Center’s Guinea Worm Eradication Program in 1990. This commitment continues today, under the leadership of His Highness His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, may God protect him, who personally donated more than $60 million to eradicate neglected tropical diseases through the ongoing partnership with the Carter Center and through the Reaching the Last Mile Fund, which he launched in 2017 to support efforts to eradicate onchocerciasis and tuberculosis. Lymphatic filariasis in Africa. The UAE and its leadership have also made great contributions to support global efforts towards combating malaria and controlling this contagious and deadly disease that affects women and children more than others, as it made donations in this regard to the Global Fund for the Roll Back Malaria Partnership. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, also launched, through the Reaching the Last Mile initiative, the initiative to predict a healthy future in partnership with the “No Malaria Anymore” organization and a number of technical partners to develop malaria-related policies and interventions based on climate conditions.
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