EU, WHO Propose To Create Global Digital Health Certificate Based On COVID-Passports
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 6. The EU and the World
Health Organization (WHO) have joined forces in a new health
partnership to share the experience of using EU digital COVID
certificates around the world and create a global system of digital
health certificates to prepare for future pandemics, a joint
statement of the European Commission and WHO said, trend reports.
WHO plans to use the EU's e-COVID-certificate system in June
2023 to create a global system that improves people's mobility and
protects citizens around the world from current and future health
risks. The first stage of this development will be the
establishment of a single standard for vaccination certificates
against various diseases, as well as the creation of conditions for
the effective fight against future pandemics.
This global e-certificate system is expected to provide the
foundation for a wide range of digital services aimed at providing
better health care for all. The European Commission emphasizes the
need for a single standard that will facilitate communication and
information exchange between different countries and regions in the
future.
This collaboration between the EU and WHO reflects the desire
for global health coordination and collaboration to respond
effectively to current and future challenges posed by health risks
and pandemics. The proposal to create a global system of digital
health certificates is an important step towards ensuring the
safety and well-being of the population around the world.
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