Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan presided over a meeting of the Bureau of the Executive Board of the World Health Organization (WHO) through video conference on Friday. In the meeting, Health Minister asserted that unified action is necessary to ensure a timely, adequate and coordinated global response against COVID like situations. <br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Dr. Vardhan expressed his deepest condolences and concern at the loss of lives due to COVID-19 and offered sincere gratitude for the efforts of those on the frontline. He said the magnitude of the damages caused to the world economy due to the pandemic was significantly high. He further stated that the world has now realised the importance of health. He called for greater cooperation amongst countries to tackle risks and dangers posed by communicable and non-communicable diseases. Dr. Harsh Vardhan urged WHO members to forge multi-sectoral collaboration to mobilize global response, support and cooperation to fight such diseases more effectively.</span><br />