Diseases increasingly fail to respect international borders – making global cooperation in health vital, the Chief Medical Officer of England says today.
In her final annual report, Professor Dame Sally Davies says the UK should learn from experience overseas about pandemics, genomics and vaccinations.
The UK should seek the prosperity of health systems – and of the population – both at home and abroad, she says.
The report cites Ebola, antimicrobial resistance and widening health inequality as global threats.
Professor Davies said today: "Investing in global health is the smart thing to do because it is in our mutual interest – it creates a better world for us and for future generations. It helps to keep our population safe.
"We should invest in systems and solutions that contribute to making health more equitable, secure and sustainable. What we learn abroad will improve our NHS and support our domestic efforts to make sure no one in the UK is left behind."
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