2021-10-19-世界卫生组织-Joint_Statement_of_the_International_Year_of_Health_and_Care_Workers_Steering_Committee_2页_225kb

The Steering Committee for the International Year of Health and Care Workers issues a joint statement calling for immediate and concrete actions to protect health and care workers from COVID-19 impacts. WHO estimates that between 80,000 and 180,000 health and care workers died due to COVID-19 between January 2020 and May 2021, with a medium estimate of 115,500 deaths. These deaths constitute a significant loss and highlight gaps in pandemic response. The statement expresses concern over low vaccination rates, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, and the overall inequities in vaccine access, calling for urgent measures to ensure equitable vaccination coverage. It also urges strengthening of data collection on infections and deaths among health and care workers, classification by occupation, sex, and age. The committee recommends protection from workplace risks, including violence, and advocates for investments in their welfare to support global health goals.