But this is not universal. Many people all over the world are fighting – unable to go into clinics or explain their symptoms: “[These patients] Do not line on waiting lists. They are unconsciously waiting for interior understanding and the courage to seek care, ”said Dr. Merete Nordentoft from Denmark, describing the patients with whom she has worked most.
Dr. Nordentoft was one of six public health champions to receive an award on Friday for “Excellent, Innovative Work in Health Development” at 78Th The World Health Assembly.
Each was honored for their contribution to the treatment of underrated societies and the promotion of the goal of healthcare for everyone.
“We celebrate the lifelong commitment and the relentless work done by our very own healthcare professionals across Member States from any region in the world with a common goal – health for all,” President Teodoro Herbosa, who presided the award ceremony.
When vulnerable societies
Dr. Nordentoft received Sasakawa Health Prize for her work on suicide prevention and with young patients underwent their first psychotic episode. She was the first to receive this award for mental health work and emphasized the importance of early interventions that prioritize societal care.
“With the right support, early is not only possible to restore – it’s likely,” Dr. Nordentoft about its patients.
Many of the other award recipients have also used their careers focusing on health policies and treatments, such as foreground -integrated, community -based care.
The principles that Nelson Mandela fought for calls for us to pursue a policy of cooperation and partnership in sharing knowledge, science and resources – Dr. Majed Zemni
Professor Huali Wang from China and the Geriatric Health Directorate for Kuwait were both awarded to the Sheikh Al-Sabah Prize, which honors research and politics carried out to support and promote healthy aging.
Professor Wang was partly recognized for his work to integrate professional and family support networks into older adults with dementia. She dedicated her award to these families and everyone who lives with the complex illness.
The Kuwaiti Directorate was also honored for the way in which the strangers of high quality integrated care of older adults, as “[preserves] dignity, rights and [recognises] The priceless experiences of the elderly. “
Dr. Jožica Maučec Zakotnik of Slovenia, who received the United Arab Emirates Foundation Prize, has also worked tirelessly to increase the price of health care and co-develop a new type of free health care center.
“When I grew up in a less developed region of Slovenia, I put myself a task that the most unfavorable societies would become more attention,” she said.
‘Force Quit -button’
Some of the awards acknowledged that they received these highly sought after prices at a time when global health is facing unprecedented challenges, specifically financial.
The proposed budget before the 78th World Health Assembly has been reduced by over $ 1.1 billion due to current expected cuts in financing.
“The global health world has just been hit by a” Force Low “button and we have been pushed to stop some of the things we really want to do,” Dr. Helen Rees from South Africa, recipient of Dr. Lee Jong-Wook Memorial Prize for his work in HIV prevention and community-based healthcare.
Dr. Majed Zemni from Tunisia received the Nelson Mandela Award for his patient -centered work in forensic medicine and to promote the integration of medical ethics into politics. In his remarks, he noticed the heritage of the global civil rights icon in fighting for health policies as well.
“The principles that Nelson Mandela fought for calls for us to pursue a policy of cooperation and partnership in sharing knowledge, science and resources,” Dr. Zemni.
Continues work
Dr. Rees also emphasized the importance of seizing this moment to reimagine global public health and maintain its sustainability.
“What we need now is action. We need good science and evidence -based policies so we can meet all people’s needs, including the most vulnerable,” she said.
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, World Health Organization (WHO) Director -General, also called on all the recipients to continue their work towards a healthier and fairer world.
“At a time when the world faces many challenges, each of you is an inspiration and a reminder of the progress that can be made to improve health and well -being for everyone.”
