Increased physical inactivity also hurts health systems, the environment, economic development, community well-being, and quality of life. Globally this is estimated to cost $54 billion in direct healthcare costs, and another US$14 billion to lost productivity. Lack of exerciseĬurrent global estimates show four in five adolescents, and one in four adults, do not do enough physical activity. According to WHO, up to 5 million deaths a year could be averted if the global population was more active. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of physical activity. Drogba will also support the mobilization of the international community to “promote sports as an essential means for improving the physical, mental health and social well-being of all people, including in helping COVID-19 recovery efforts.” “We are pleased to have him playing on our team, and helping communities worldwide reach and score goals through sports for their physical and mental health and well-being”, Tedros said.Īccording to the WHO chief, Mr. WHO Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, hailed Mr. Drogba as “a proven champion and game changer both on and off the pitch.”įor Tedros, the athlete’s support can help curb the growing burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) through the promotion of healthy lifestyles. “I have benefited first-hand from the power of sports to lead a healthy life and I am committed to working with WHO to share such gains worldwide”, he said. 👉 /pxZR1rgGPb- World Health Organization (WHO) Octo‘Champion on and off the pitch’ĭuring the announcement of his new role, in Geneva, Mr. Drogba said he was honoured to team up with WHO and “support its work to help people reach the highest level of health possible, especially young people in all countries.” Today football legend 🇨🇮 was announced as the 🆕 WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Sport and Health to promote the benefits of physical activity and other healthy lifestyles, and highlight the value of sports, particularly for youth.
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