Health problems
However, one must realise that this organisation does not have a magic wand to solve all daunting and dispiriting challenges that threaten our human existence.
Pause for a second and reflect on whether WHO is capable of preventing domestic violence, sexual abuse, enslavement, labour exploitation, hunger, non-communicable diseases, smoking, obesity, binge drinking, traffic accidents, suicide, mental health illnesses and, most crucially, disasters such as flooding, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes and civil wars.
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Hide AdIt is our solemn obligation as individuals to spur change, protect the environment, promote equity, social justice and democratic governance and enshrine the sacredness of human life and dignity.
(Dr) Munjed Farid Al Qutob
London