The United Arab Emirates signs the Kigali Declaration
The UAE has affirmed its commitment to eliminating neglected tropical diseases, after ratifying the Kigali Declaration on Neglected Tropical Diseases in Rwanda.
This comes in line with its global leadership, which spanned for several decades in the field of disease control and elimination at the global level.
Yesterday, the signing of the Declaration was celebrated during the Kigali Summit on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases, hosted by the Government of Rwanda on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Government Leaders Meeting. diseases.
The summit was attended and signed by His Excellency Sheikh Shakhbut bin Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of State, representing 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 the President and his charitable commitment. towards the eradication of diseases.
It is worth noting that the Kigali Declaration was launched this year on the International Day for the Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases, an international day that the UAE took the initiative to revive to publicize this important issue. The neglected tropics, and the Declaration focuses on the responsibility of countries in the programs to combat these diseases, and stresses the importance of integration and close cooperation in this regard.
His Excellency Sheikh Shakhbut bin Nahyan bin Mubarak 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 come together so that we can make tangible progress on our path to eradicating these diseases.
His Excellency pointed out that the Kigali Declaration comes as a continuation of the great success achieved by the 2012 London Declaration on Neglected Tropical Diseases, which set a clear path to achieving the goals set by the World Health Organization in the 2030 Roadmap on Neglected Tropical Diseases, stressing that tangible progress has been made in this regard over the decades. As a result of collective action and cooperation among donors, governments and partner organizations, 45 countries have eliminated at least one of these diseases.
His Excellency stressed that the UAE is a key supporter of efforts to eradicate neglected tropical diseases, as we are proud to continue the path and legacy of the founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, "may God rest his soul", while affirming the commitment of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State to "preserve him." God” who believes that no one should suffer from preventable diseases.
His Excellency said: We have witnessed clear progress in efforts to eradicate neglected tropical diseases, 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 contribute to liberating societies from the burdens of these diseases while enhancing the strength of systems local health and make 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.
The announcement was prepared through continuous cooperation between a number of entities such as the Reaching the Last Mile Fund and selected partners such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, The Carter Center, The End Fund for Neglected Diseases and a number of countries experiencing cases of these diseases.
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