Be Active: Get moving for health for allwas approved by FIFA, the World Health Organization (WHO), the Education Above All Foundation (EAAF) and the Qatar Ministry of Health, with special performances by stars from the world of dance, music and of course the beautiful game itself.
The event is part of Education Above Alls global Score 4 The Goals campaign stand up for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
Bring the trains
Star performers include award-winning Hollywood dancer and choreographer Sherrie Silver; Singer The Mad Stuntman, the voice of the world hit I like to move it, move it – the theme song of FIFA-WHO Bring the moves Physical Activity Campaign – and WHO Goodwill Ambassadors and football legends, former Côte D’Ivoire striker Didier Drogba and top Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker.
“I can’t wait to bring the Moves to the FIFA Fan Festival and do my part to promote Health for All on Universal Health Day on behalf of Rwanda and in support of the Education Above All Foundation,” said Sherrie Silver. “For me, dancing is not only a source of joy and passion, but also of physical and mental health.”
The event celebrates the importance of health in a variety of ways, including:
- On the occasion of the annual UHC Day campaignled by WHO and global partners to promote and accelerate access to affordable, equitable and effective health care around the world.
- calling for progress on SDG 3 for health and well-being, as part of the #ScoringForTheGoals campaign run by the EAAF and the UN.
- Promotion of increased physical activity through a mass dance-led workout that took place the day before the rollout Be Active: Bring the moves for health Campaign during the semifinals on December 13-14.
Dance artist and singer The Mad Stuntman said: “I was so happy to see the football fans Bring The Moves dance to my song ‘I Like To Move It’ for health during the World Cup.”
To become active
“We can advocate for health in many ways, from promoting fitness and demanding access to healthcare for all,” said Goodwill Ambassador Drogba. I am proud to lend my voice to both of them on Universal Health Coverage Day in Doha.”
Alisson Becker, goalkeeper of Brazil and Liverpool and WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Health Promotion, added: “On Universal Health Coverage Day, let’s all be active and do our part to make health for all our goal.”
The theme of UHC Day 2022 is Build the World We Want: A Healthy Future for Allwhose aim is to call for stronger health systems that promote equity, trust, environmental health, investment and accountability.
The Scoring 4 The Goals campaign aims to raise awareness and call for action to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the global agenda for a more prosperous and equitable future for all .
Inflation and war, eroding healthcare
In a release that day, WHO’s Europe region noted that inflation and war threaten the lives and security of millions – particularly across Ukraine – and urged countries to learn from previous shocks and pay out of pocket for health care to prevent people from being pushed into poverty this winter.
in the a press releaseWHO calls on governments to learn the lessons of the 2008 financial crisis to “increase public health spending and prioritize protecting those most in need, which is more important now than ever”.
Research shows that low-income people are most likely to face catastrophic out-of-pocket payments, mainly due to spending on drugs and medical supplies.
“Financial hardship can force people to choose between feeding their family, heating their home, or taking the medication they need,” said Dr. Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe. “Building a healthier society means that governments invest in health systems, especially in times of crisis, to ensure health for everyone, everywhere.”
A nurse attends to a young patient at ESE Hospital de Nazareth in Alta Guajira, Colombia.
