AYIMUN VIRTUAL CONFERENCE 2020

WHO COUNCIL AGENDA 08 NOVEMBER 2020

‘Global Public Health Emergency

in response to Coronavirus outbreak.’

Sponsors: Federal Republic of Nigeria, Islamic Republic of Iran, Republic of Angola,

Republic of Yemen

Signatories: Arab Republic of Egypt, Brunei Darussalam, Democratic Republic of Timor-

Leste, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia,
Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Kenya, Kingdom of
Bahrain, Kingdom of Cambodia, Kingdom of Morocco, Lao People’s Democratic Republic,
Lebanese Republic, People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Republic of Azerbaijan, Republic of
Djibouti, Republic of Ghana, Republic of Indonesia, Republic of Iraq, Republic of
Kazakhstan, Republic of Kyrgyzstan, Republic of Madagascar, Republic of Niger,
Republic of Philippines, Republic of South Africa, Republic of Sri Lanka, Republic of
Sudan, Republic of Tajikistan, Republic of Turkmenistan, Republic of Uganda, Republic of
Union of Myanmar, Republic of Uzbekistan, Republic of Zimbabwe, Somali Republic,
South Africa, State of Qatar, Thailand, United Arab Emirates (38)

AYIMUN WHO Council,

Having considered the issues discussed in the Asia Youth Model United Nations WHO
Council’s committee sessions,

Noting with deep concern the infirmity and casualty triggered by the coronavirus pandemic,
along with the detrimental effects on physical, mental and social well being (recalling the
Constitution of WHO which defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social
well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity),

Contemplating the endeavours taken by all the governments in order to tackle COVID-19
pandemic,

Alarmed by the adverse impacts on the socio-economic aspects worldwide, because of the
COVID-19 pandemic, causing aggravation of disparities among nations, calling on to develop
concord amidst them,

Desiring strengthened multilateral cooperation in confronting the COVID-19 pandemic and its
vast repercussions, while emphasizing the need of a macroeconomic response,

Recalling the edict of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on novel
coronavirus (2019-nCov) proclaimed on 30 January 2020 by the WHO Director-General, Dr
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus; and the temporary recommendations issued by the Director-
General under the International Health Regulations (2005, IHR) according to the guidelines of
the Emergency Committee for COVID-19,

Recalling the United Nations General Assembly resolutions A/RES/74/270 on "Global solidarity
to fight the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)" and A/RES/74/274 on "International
cooperation to ensure global access to medicines, vaccines and medical equipment to face
COVID-19",

Noting WHO's Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan (SPRP) and the Global Humanitarian
Response Plan for COVID-19,

Noting further resolution EB146.10 entitled "Strengthening Preparedness for Health

Emergencies: implementation of the International Health Regulations (2005)" and recapitulating
the commitment for all parties to fully implement and abide by the IHR,

Deeply regretting that the COVID-19 pandemic affected the poor and the most vulnerable
population unfairly,

Recognising the disproportionate aftermaths of COVID-19 pandemic on health and development

targets, peculiarly in underdeveloped and developing nations, making it difficult to accomplish
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Universal Health Coverage (UHC) incorporating
through the strengthening of Primary Health Care,

Affirming the requisition for all nations to have unconstrained timely access to potent and
affordable diagnostics, therapeutics and vaccines, and vital health technologies in order to
emerge successful against COVID-19,

Taking into account the ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic on health, including
malnutrition and hunger, violence against women, children and medical personnel, stressing the
importance of age, gender-responsive and disability-sensitive measures, pertaining to the care of
senior citizens and physically challenged individuals getting hampered,

Deeply convinced to ensure safe and secured working environment for the humanitarian
personnel, in particular health professionals, health workers and other frontline workers, even for
a coherent assistance of the affected populations,

Deeply concerned further about the limited number of skilled and professional healthcare
workers in order to minimize the casualties caused during the COVID-19 pandemic,

Recalling resolution 46/182 of 19 December 1991 on the strengthening of the coordination of

emergency humanitarian assistance of the United Nations and all subsequent General Assembly
resolutions on the subject, including resolution 74/118 of 16 December 2019,

Taking into consideration the numerous unsought public health challenges and impacts provoked
by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the possible re-emergences necessitated collaboration at all
levels of governance across public and private sectors, to have a coherent and systematic Public
Health response to the pandemic, leaving none behind,

Bearing in mind the significance of planning and preparing for the recovery-phase to alleviate
the footprint of the pandemic,

Confident that the COVID-19 pandemic can be victoriously palliated through leadership and
sustained global concord, harmony, liaison, fraternity and synergy,
1 Recommends boosting collaboration and cooperation at all levels worldwide, to constraint,
control and alleviate the COVID-19 pandemic, in the spirit of accord and concord;

2 Acknowledges the pivotal role of WHO and the United Nations system in catalysing and
collaborating the comprehensive Global Response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the central
efforts of Member States therein;

3 Calls for the universal, impartial and timely access to and equitable distribution of all
efficacious and affordable essential health technologies and products in the response to the
COVID-19 pandemic as a global priority;

4 Solemnly affirms to match up to the needs of under-developed nations to overpower the

imbalance, in order to vanquish the pandemic through timely development of adequate
humanitarian assistance;

5 Expresses its highest appreciation and support to the commitment, diligence and endeavours of
the WHO Secretariat along with the sacrifices made by medical personnel, in responding to the
COVID-19 pandemic;

6 Draws the attention to the role of extensive immunization against coronavirus in order to curb
the pandemic as a global public good, once potent, efficacious and affordable vaccines are
available;

7 Calls on Member States1, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, to:

7.1 Encourages execution of a synopsis of both immediate and long term actions in a
national, cross-sectoral COVID-19 action plan to sustainably bolster their health
system, surveillance and response capacities;
7.2 Take adequate measures with respect to the primary health care of the nation, as it's
critical first line of defence that help diagnose, track and stop the spread of outbreaks,
and to reduce health inequity and health challenges faced during these tough testing
times, while providing important health services to communities and general public;

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And regional economic integration organizations as appropriate.
 (i) Countries and donors must prioritize investments in primary health care as the
foundation stones of the global response and recovery and the most inclusive,
effective and methodical way to protect the health of people and communities;
(ii) Nation States to fully unlock the potential and capability of primary health care to
respond to the virus, equip health workers with up-to-date information, protective
gears to keep them safe, and maintain and manage the supplies throughout the
pandemic;
7.3 Provide approach to safe testing, treatment, and palliative care for COVID-19, paying
specific attention to the protection of those with pre-existing health conditions, senior
citizens, and other people at risk, in particular health professionals, health workers
and other frontline workers;
7.4 Ensure that the vulnerable population of the country, such as homeless people,
migrant workers, refugees, physically challenged individuals, people living in remote
locations, collective sides and slums, are treated with special care and protection
during pandemic:
(i) by promoting skill enhancement program to the daily wage labourers and
migrant workers;
(ii) to identify vulnerable population in their nation in order to assist them,
preventing their stigmatization, abuse and neglect during the pandemic;

7.5 Maintain learning continuity throughout, preventing educational disruption with the
help of broadcast digital media and radios, implementing measures:
(i) to provide teachers with the knowledge and capacity to use online platforms
and distance learning resources;
(ii) to work in collaboration with UNICEF to launch campaigns and programs
regarding physical distancing, mask wearing and about covid-19 and its
impacts;
(iii) to ensure the educational needs of the most vulnerable children without
internet access are also fulfilled;
(iv) to adopt the required tools to monitor and evaluate progress of learning
outcomes;
7.6 Use of monetary and fiscal policies, to stabilize the business cycle and regulate
economic output, by lowering tax rates to increase aggregate demand and fuel
economic growth;

7.7 Implement constructive strategies in order to prevent future pandemics

(i) Ban Illegal Wildlife Trade, because the commonly traded animals are those that
carry the highest risk of zoonotic disease (illness that can spread between animals
and people), like :
- Zoonotic influenza
- Plague
- Rabies
- Salmonellosis
- Brucellosis

But an exception could be given to:

- Legally sustainably-sourced seafood

- Wildlife needed for the cultural needs of local communities
- Accredited zoos and museums
(ii) Safe and appropriate guidelines for animal care in the agricultural sector could
help to reduce the potential for zoonotic disease outbreak through food (meats,
eggs, dairy);
(iii) Standards for clean drinking water and waste removal, otherwise dangerous
viruses and bacteria can spread by water and the community can get infected by
zoonotic diseases;
(iv) Education campaigns to promote hand washing after being in contact with
animals (particularly in under-developed countries);

7.8 Leverage digital technologies, along with the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI),
in order to tackle the current pandemic, and to be prepared for any future ones, like
 (i) Upgrading CCTV Cameras with Health Surveillance cameras for easy
identification and reporting any threat, and linking them with the employee
details;
(ii) Deployment of Artificially Intelligent machines to emergency units in hospitals
for early detection of any uncommon symptoms which will safeguard the lives
of medical personnel in the line of duty;
(iii) AI powered tracking system with GPS information and reporting;
(iv) Introduction of highly powered Artificially Intelligent Self-Kiosk deployment in
high-risk places instead of testing centres which are risky for the health workers;
(v) Discharged patients tracking system to study post-treatment reaction in the human
body;
7.9 Report to the Asia Youth Model United Nations Virtual Conference WHO Council
2020, through this session of the Executive Board, on the implementation of this
resolution.
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