"We have seen significant progress in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in Azerbaijan."
According to Qadin.Net, this was stated at a press conference by David Novillo Ortiz, Head of Health Information at the WHO Office in Europe.
According to him, the WHO mission visited the country in March and prepared 58 recommendations.
"About two-thirds of this has been done in full or in part."
He noted that as the pandemic continues, new challenges arise:
"Improving epidemiological surveillance, testing strategies and comprehensive data analysis will help make evidence-based decisions, including the implementation of public health interventions."
"As part of the mission, experts from the WHO European Office for Epidemiological Surveillance, Data Management, Healthcare Management and Risk Communication worked with local health authorities and experts to assess the changes and identify areas for improvement in the country's response mechanisms."
Specialists visited primary health care centers and hospitals in Baku, as well as in the Shamakhi and Ganja regions, to observe and obtain information.
Strengthening Health Partnerships for Better Preparedness and Control Measures In addition to providing technical assistance in the fight against COVID-19 through two missions, WHO offices in Europe and Azerbaijan will share experiences with healthcare professionals, initiate innovative solutions and digital platforms, and promote COVID-19 in hospitals. implemented the REACT-C19 project, which aims to strengthen measures to combat
The WHO Country Office is also implementing the EU-funded Solidarity for Health Initiative. "Under this project, people working on the front lines of the struggle in health care facilities are provided with personal protective equipment and technical assistance to the government," said David Novillo Ortiz.