Dr Tedros talks about the sacrifices of health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic

“Last week I visited France and Spain to join their leaders in recognizing the incredible contribution of health workers in the fight against #COVID19. We all owe them an enormous debt, not just because they have cared for the sick, but for risking their own lives in the line of duty” WHO Director-General Dr Tedros.

See the entire press conference here:

https://youtu.be/pHps788ScLQ


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