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FIFA prolongs association with World Health Organisation

Both FIFA and WHO have extended their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for four more years.

The international football governing body, FIFA has extended its partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Both FIFA and WHO have extended their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for four more years. This will help them to continue to encourage the people to lead a very healthy lifestyle and get proper access to health services with the help of football.

The signing of the four-year MOU was done in the presence of FIFA President, Gianni Infantino and WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus at Geneva, Switzerland, during the 76th World Health Assembly in Geneva. The partnership was first signed on October 4, 2019. 

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, said, “Health and football are perfect teammates. Promoting healthy lifestyles, safe stadiums and the physical and mental benefits of physical activity are among the many health goals WHO is proud to keep scoring with FIFA for the next four years. WHO’s partnership with FIFA has already succeeded to share evidence-based messages to help people of all ages lead healthier and safer lives through the power of football and sport. WHO looks forward to continuing this journey.”

FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, said, “We are proud to have signed and renewed the memorandum of understanding with the World Health Organization – we are proud to continue our relationship to pass important physical and mental health messages through our global football audience. I extend my gratitude to Dr. Tedros, to his wonderful team, to everyone that helps in the healthcare sector – from doctors to nurses to healthcare professionals and health ministers – and to everyone who contributes to make our lives better.”

Established on April 7, 1948, WHO is a specialised United Nations (UN) body in charge of global public health. It has 150 field offices globally, six regional offices, and global headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

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