# WHO Director General Emphasizes Peace as Best Medicine

> WHO chief Tedros urges world leaders to prioritize peace and political solutions in Gaza and Palestine amid climate health threats.
- Title: WHO Director General Emphasizes Peace as Best Medicine
- Summary: WHO chief Tedros urges world leaders to prioritize peace and political solutions in Gaza and Palestine amid climate health threats.
- Keywords: tedros adhanom ghebreyesus, gaza, palestine, climate change, health systems, indonesia, VOI - Waktunya Merevolusi Pemberitaan
- Source: VOI - Waktunya Merevolusi Pemberitaan — https://voi.id/en/berita/601868
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- Topics: who, tedros adhanom ghebreyesus, gaza, palestine, climate change, health systems, indonesia, news
## WHO Director General Emphasizes Peace
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged world leaders to prioritize peace, stating political solutions are very important in Gaza, Palestine.

> peace is the best medicine; the most courageous leaders choose peace. the world must be committed to making it happen
## Tedros Calls for Climate Health Action
Tedros warned climate change has triggered diseases, disrupted services, and endangered health workers, urging hospitals to operate during extreme weather.

> the impact of climate change on health is not a theoretical risk in the future but something that is happening right now
## Gaza Progress Inadequate
Tedros noted there is little improvement in Gaza but stressed progress remains inadequate, urging political solutions.

> our leaders must focus on a political solution for gaza
## Health System Needs Implementation
Tedros emphasized implementation of health system improvements requires reliable electricity, water, early warnings, and trained workers.

> the focus now must be on implementation implementation implementation
## Antalya Initiative for Health Resilience
WHO welcomed the Antalya Initiative for Health Resilience as a platform for countries to exchange health system experiences.

> the antalya initiative for health resilience is a practical platform for countries to exchange experiences and adapt successful approaches to suit local needs
## Key takeaway

WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called for peace and political solutions in Gaza and Palestine, warning climate change impacts on health systems.