The Iranian minister made the remarks during the 75th World Health Assembly.
I agree with the director-general of the World Health Organization that peace is a precondition for health, Einollahi said, adding that when a war occurs, it is followed by hunger and diseases.
Wars are not just fought with guns and bullets; the economic and financial wars inflict much more damage to the health of the people, he said.
Noting that the global outbreak of the COVID-19 showed the vulnerability of health systems in global urgencies, the minister said that the pandemic and its consequent challenges are a threat not only to health but also to peace and security.
He called on WHO to play its role in facilitating a fair access to vaccines, their domestic production, and regional self-sufficiency in this regard.
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