The World Health Organization will set up an independent panel to review its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and the response by governments.
"How is it difficult for humans to unite to fight a common enemy that's killing people indiscriminately?" Mr Tedros said.
"Together is the solution, unless we want to give the advantage the enemy, to the virus that has taken the world hostage - and this has to stop."Mr Tedros said it was time for honest reflection, and stressed it was important to remain vigilant. "All of us must look in the mirror: WHO, every member state, all involved in the response. Everyone," he said."We're in the midst of this battle. The battle of our lives, and we have to do better, not just now but for the future. Because these threats will never stop and, in all likelihood, they will get worse."The panel will stage a monthly mission briefing to give updates on progress.
It will present an interim report to the next World Health Assembly gathering in November, with its full report to follow at the May 2021 WHA. Nobel Peace Prize winner Ms Sirleaf said:"I look forward to doing all we can to respond to these challenges that have prevented us from being united in moving forward, not only to address the effects of COVID-19 but to ensure a better health system for all nations."People in Australia must stay at least 1.5 metres away from others. Check your state’s restrictions on gathering limits.
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