Arab League urges Arab states to cooperate against coronavirus

CAIRO, Feb 27 (KUNA) -- The Arab League called on Thursday on Arab States to join hands to stop mounting spread of coronavirus.
The Arab League is aspiring to see boost of communications, information swap and continuous coordination among the member States against the epidemic, said Ambassador Haifaa Abu Ghazala, the Arab League Secretary General Assistant for Social Affairs.
Abu Ghazala, who also called for aiding countries stricken with the deadly virus, noted that number of cases infected with the contagious disease has been increasing in China and other nations including Arab States.
She, addressing the 53rd regular session of the Arab Council of Health Ministers, expressed appreciation for precautions that have been taken by China, Arab countries and the World Health Organization to stem spread of the disease.
Abu Ghazala affirmed the council bids to ensure good health standards and living for citizens of all ages in the Arab world through the sustainable development plan 2030.
The session agenda includes a number of topics related to Arab citizens' health, a basic factor for socio-economic development.
The session will witness a celebration for three doctors who won the "Arab doctor award for 2020." The Kuwaiti delegation partaking in the session is headed by the assistant undersecretary of health for planning affairs and quality, Dr. Mohammad Al-Khashti.
Arab Parliament Speaker Dr. Meshaal Al-Salalmi had addressed "an emergency message" to the council to take instant measures to halt spread of the coronavirus after new cases were reported in a number of Arab countries.
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