OIC discusses tackling global health crises
Islamic states have discussed lessons learned from the pandemic and how they can better work with others in a future health emergency.
During a one-day seminar by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, experts and academics spoke about the experience of countries during COVID-19 and beyond.
The meetings explored views from the Islamic world on how the pandemic was viewed from a civilizational perspective, and how international bodies can cooperate more closely.
Representatives also discussed preparations for a possible future health crisis, and the strengthening of cooperation between the OIC and major countries in addressing the danger. The meeting was titled “Connecting further at the post-COVID-19 contemporary world: Enhancing dialogue between the Islamic world and other great civilizations.”
It was chaired by Tarig Ali Bakheet, the OIC’s assistant secretary-general for humanitarian, cultural and social affairs. Globally, around 627 million cases of COVID-19 have been reported in 228 countries, and more than 6.5 million people have died after contracting the virus.
The meetings explored views from the Islamic world on how the pandemic was viewed from a civilizational perspective, and how international bodies can cooperate more closely.
Representatives also discussed preparations for a possible future health crisis, and the strengthening of cooperation between the OIC and major countries in addressing the danger. The meeting was titled “Connecting further at the post-COVID-19 contemporary world: Enhancing dialogue between the Islamic world and other great civilizations.”
It was chaired by Tarig Ali Bakheet, the OIC’s assistant secretary-general for humanitarian, cultural and social affairs. Globally, around 627 million cases of COVID-19 have been reported in 228 countries, and more than 6.5 million people have died after contracting the virus.
