This post originally appeared on the Huffington Post here. Reposted with permission.
By Flavio Bustreo, World Health Organization Assistant Director-General for Family, Women’s and Children’s Health, and Vice Chair of the Board of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
“We don’t inherit the earth from our ancestors. We borrow it from our children.” This sentiment I share with David Brower — regarded as the founder of the modern environmental movement.
Bower’s vision is as relevant today as ever. We must aim not only to avoid problems for tomorrow, but to leave things in a better state than we found them — a world where everyone can exercise their right to good health.
Towards a new Global Strategy
This commitment to make life healthier for future […]