Dili, 2 October 2021 (TDI/GNP): The Prime Minister of Timor-Leste had signed an agreement with the World Health Organization (WHO) on 29 September 2021 to eliminate TB from Timor-Leste. The agreement aims to strengthen the TB prevention campaign and raise awareness about the burden of this disease in Timor-Leste.
#HappeningNow H.E Prime Minister @TaurDe signing the pledge to “End TB” in Timor-Leste organized by the @MdSTimorLeste and facilitated by @WHOTimor pic.twitter.com/C0WpGH6wgF
— WHO Timor-Leste (@WHOTimor) September 30, 2021
The Ministry of Health Staff of Timor-Leste expressed their views that we are excited to do work with the collaboration of WHO and its partners to make such progress in TB elimination and prevention. Timor-Leste’s prime minister is determined to put an end to this disease from our country because Timor-Leste has one of the highest TB prevalence rates in the WHO Southeast Asian region.
“My sincerest thanks to H.E Prime Minister for being among us today and for signing the pledge. It goes on to show the VIII Constitutional Government’s commitment and his personal interest and commitment to the cause,” – H.E Dra Odete Maria Freitas Belo, Minister, @MdSTimorLeste pic.twitter.com/aCrTp9rVhE
— WHO Timor-Leste (@WHOTimor) September 30, 2021
“This day will go down in the history of health development in this country – this is the highest level of endorsement & commitment that many countries dream of. I am deeply grateful to H.E @TaurDe and Her Excellency, Minister of Health for making today possible” @AMATHUR1007 pic.twitter.com/UFSNye0n0i
— WHO Timor-Leste (@WHOTimor) September 30, 2021
Furthermore, the Prime Minister of Timor-Leste reiterated the clear goals of the Timor-Leste government by 2025 that we would be empowered with national multiple health sectors which monitor progress in reaching end TB targets. In addition, the government of Timor-Leste would increase its budget and human resources allocation to improve the health sector for the elimination of this disease.