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Chefs from the Ryubo Co. Ltd., a supermarket and department store on Okinawa, serve fresh tuna sushi and sashimi to guests Oct. 2 at the Habu Pit on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Skilled chefs broke down the fresh tuna as part of the Futenma Friendship Function.
Photo by Cpl. Jessica Collins.
Washington D.C. 31 January 2023 – Dr. Jarbas Barbosa was sworn in today as the new Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), pledging to work in partnership with member states to end the pandemic and ensure that the region’s health systems recover stronger than before. He will take office on 1 February 2023.
“Countries in the Americas face a complex epidemiological landscape, with the stubborn persistence of communicable diseases, the risk of outbreaks and epidemics, the rise of non-communicable diseases, the damage caused by traffic accidents and violence, and the impacts of climate change,” Dr. Barbosa said. “We need strong, resilient health systems that can perform all the Essential Public Health Functions adequately.”
Dr. Barbosa, formerly Assistant Director at PAHO, was sworn in at a ceremony held at the Organization of American States (OAS). PAHO is the specialized international health agency for the inter-American system and Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO). Dr. Barbosa, a national of Brazil, succeeds Dr. Carissa F. Etienne, of Dominica.
To address the “significant inequalities between and within countries” and to ensure post-pandemic recovery and preparedness, Dr. Barbosa’s tenure will focus on five strategic pillars:
End the pandemic with the tools countries have at hand, including surveillance and vaccines
Apply the lessons learned from the pandemic to prepare for future health emergencies
Guarantee rapid and equitable access to health innovations for all countries in the region
Build resilient national health systems based on Primary Health Care
Strengthen PAHO’s capacity to help member states.
“I will work tirelessly,” Barbosa said, “to ensure that PAHO maintains all of its many achievements to date, renewing itself every step of the way, always building networks and working as a bridge for understanding, solidarity and innovation.”
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of universal health to both the public and heads of state like never before, Barbosa said.
“It is urgent that we make use of this attention to strengthen health systems, address persistent issues and shortcomings, and ensure the right to health of all peoples in our Region,” he added.
“One hundred and twenty years ago, our countries proposed an alliance to improve the health of our peoples and face outbreaks and epidemics together,” Dr. Barbosa said.
“The dream of pan-Americanism. The dream that solidarity among the countries of the Americas is a powerful force that can improve the lives of our peoples.”
“We stand here today, 120 years later, encouraged by these very dreams, which remain very much alive and continue to inspire us.”
Nehru Arts and Science College, Coimbatore organised a special function “Prapthi-2019” to felicitate the UNIVERSITY AND AUTONOMOUS RANK HOLDERS for the year 2018- 2019” on 12.10.2019.
Dr. B. Anirudhan, Principal, welcomed the gathering. He greeted all the rank holders and congratulated them on their achievements. He wished them good luck in all their endeavours. He said that it would be a memorable day in the history of Nehru Group of Institutions.
Dr. P. Krishna Kumar, CEO and Secretary, Nehru Group of Institutions, in his presidential address congratulated the University Rank Holders. He emphasized that the students must be clear about the employability and their proficiency and skill sets. Their pursuit of knowledge should be relevant with the need of the hour. He also stressed that the achievement should be the stepping stone for their future accomplishments and this stigma of success should creep into the mind to reach the pinnacle of glory.
Mr. Venkatesan Rajagopal Project Director, Ebix, Coimbatore, the Chief Guest of the function, complimented the Rank Holders. He emphasized that winning a gold medal is not an achievement, but it’s a first reward for the hard work and he insisted on the capability and strength to work in systematic ways to achieve more. He asked the rank holders to be focused on what they wanted to be in their career and develop the skill sets mandated for the dream position. He added that they should never compromise with the job just for the high package until they are placed in their dream job and position. He emphasised that the students should have self confidence and moral principles to achieve their goals. He also stressed on the accountability and the responsibility of the young citizen to convert India into a better place to live in.
Mr. R. Kishore, Commi II, Mariot International, Madurai, the guest of honour and also the alumni of the college felicitated the rank holders. In his address, he recalled his college memories through which he had moulded to reach his present position. He encouraged and motivated the rank holders to turn up to college as chief guest in future as he was.
In the academic year 2018-19, there are sixty two university rank holders and thirteen autonomous rank holders were felicitated.
Dr. A. Swarnalatha, Convenor proposed the Vote of Thanks.
My husband and I came from Cleveland for the Herman Miller Exhibit. My husband is a carpenter and was very inspired by the perfectly crafted furniture Miller and others created. I snapped a shot of my husband sitting in one of the comfy chairs. He looked so relaxed and at ease. I love the colors of the chair against the carpet and the intricate design of the back. I think the function of the chair really comes out in this photo.