The World Health Organization said that the drop in the epidemic index of cases of corona infection in the UAE is evidence of the success of the measures to contain the virus. She emphasized that the high number of people recovering is another indication of the quality of health care provided to patients, noting that the rate of HIV death in the UAE is among the lowest in the world.
The organization noted the role played by the UAE in the framework of efforts to combat the global pandemic, and the material support it provides to countries facing challenges in protecting their society from the emerging corona virus (Covid-19).
In detail, the organization's epidemiological consultant, Dr. Amjad Al-Khouli, told «Emirates Today» that the continued decline in the number of injuries and the death rate in the UAE means that the state has succeeded in containing the pandemic, and that it is on the way to decline », adding that« that It will require careful observation of the epidemiological curve and monitoring of statistics to monitor the decrease in numbers, percentage, and extent of continuity.
Regarding the organization's assessment of the UAE's efforts to tackle the "Covid-19" pandemic, Al-Khouli said, "There is a noticeable expansion in the efforts to monitor the virus and perform laboratory tests in the UAE, which led to the discovery of many cases in a timely manner, isolation and treatment, which will contribute To stop infection chains. ”
He continued: «What we notice is the high number of people recovering from infection in the Emirates, and this is evidence of the quality of health care provided to them. Its death rate is among the lowest in the world. We are keen to communicate with the leaders and official health authorities in the Emirates, and we value their efforts and contribution in enhancing the response to (Covid-19), through the exchange of experiences and information, and material support for countries with urgent needs, and countries facing challenges in securing a sufficient degree of protection for their people, As a result of the spread of the virus ».
Al-Khouli stressed that the UAE’s taking extraordinary measures, such as expanding the scope of examinations, establishing field hospitals and a vehicle testing center, and carrying out home screening campaigns, contributed to discovering the largest number of cases and containing the pandemic. It is also in line with the recommendations of the World Health Organization calling for expansion in the provision of appropriate and well-prepared isolation places, the availability of laboratory testing services in the community, awareness of domestic isolation procedures, and the provision of treatment.
Risk assessment
And on the return of economic life in the Emirates to its vitality and the easing of restrictions gradually, Al-Khouli said: “We appreciate the economic burden and the pressures that countries and governments are experiencing as a result of the effects of the closure, the stopping of business, and the lack of movement and trade. However, the organization recommends that the impact of this be evaluated, through a study of risk assessment, so that precautionary measures are gradually reduced, with continued preventive measures, and that society continues to be made aware of the importance of adherence to it, and that efforts are intensified to detect, isolate, and treat infected cases, and expand laboratory testing to stop transmission Infection ».
Stem Cells
Al-Khuli confirmed that the organization is following clinical trials of stem cell therapy in the UAE and other countries, and that it is formulating its recommendations on this mechanism of treatment based on a study of the experiments and their results.
He said the organization appreciates the UAE's efforts related to contributing to speeding up access to a Covid-19 treatment.
He pointed out that stem cell therapy under test, and what was published about the experiments taking place in the UAE and China, heralds positive results, as the idea of stem cell therapy depends on stimulating the human body to produce antibodies, and cells that have the ability to resist the emerging corona virus (Covid) -19).
fighting the infection
On the tendency of most countries of the world to reopen public life, in part or in whole, he said that the World Health Organization stresses the need to ensure the availability of several requirements, including making sure to control the spread of the disease, by noting the decline of the epidemiological curve, or through statistical calculations that Emphasizes a 50% decrease in cases, an accelerated decrease in the number of deaths, and the ability of health systems to detect and isolate infected cases, track between 80 to 90% of contacts for 48 to 72 hours, implement infection control measures, and establish precautionary measures aimed at preventing infection The groups most vulnerable to complications, such as the elderly and those with chronic diseases, and ensuring the state's ability to prevent new cases from arriving to it.
The organization also emphasizes - according to El Khouly - the need to apply standards for infection control in the workplace, community participation and community awareness, to ensure continued implementation of basic recommendations, such as physical separation, personal hygiene, and etiquette of coughing and sneezing.
Field hospitals, expanding the scope of testing, contributed to the virus and contain the pandemic.