Noriko Video Message at the International Conference on Tuberculosis Prevention October 21, 5:25
Princess Kiko Akishino sent a video message to the opening ceremony of the international conference on tuberculosis prevention held on the night of the 20th, stating that she will play a role in the global epidemic of the new coronavirus.
The World Congress on Lung Health is held annually by international organizations working to prevent tuberculosis and lung disease around the world, and is held online under the influence of the new coronavirus.
The opening ceremony was held from 9 pm on the 20th of Japan time, and a video message pre-recorded in English by Noriko, the president of the Japan Anti-Tuberculosis Association, was also screened.
Noriko said that the spread of the infection could pose a major challenge to public health around the world, overturning the long-standing progress of TB control, and said, "We can prevent it. And we must prevent it. We will continue to play an important role in bringing about a healthier world. "
At first, Noriko was scheduled to attend this conference in Spain, so Noriko saw the opening ceremony online.
Noriko will also send a video message to a ceremony commending individuals who have been successful in preventing tuberculosis on the 25th of this month, Japan time.