WHO and State of Qatar will launch a new multiyear partnership on making FIFA World Cup 2022 and mega sporting events healthy and safe.
WHO will broadcast live the launch of the "Healthy 2022 World Cup - Creating Legacy for Sport and Health" partnership, which will be implemented in conjunction with world football’s governing body, FIFA.
Participants:
- Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General.
- H.E. Dr Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari, Minister of Public Health, Qatar.
- H.E. Mr Hassan Al Thawadi, Secretary General, Qatari Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy.
- Dr Ahmed Al-Mandhari, Regional Director, WHO Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office.
- Mr Gianni Infantino, President, FIFA.
- Mr Didier Drogba, two-time African footballer of the year, health and development advocate.
The event can be watched live at this page and on WHO’s YouTube, Twitter and Facebook channels.