As the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) honours #WorldHealthDay, the WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari praises the work of all the health officials and frontline staff around the world who are risking their lives every day in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic.
“We are greatly indebted to the public health officials, staff and many volunteers who are contending with the coronavirus on a daily basis. They are the true champions in this global battle, which requires a team effort from us all however, the role of the frontline staff is the most crucial.
“The WBSC stands in solidarity with governments and public health organisations around the world who are working tirelessly to contain the spread of COVID-19. The coronavirus has created a situation where we are living through uncertain and unprecedented times and in support of all the health workers around the world, we must heed their advice and #StayStrong, #StayActive, #StayHealthy and #StayHome."
World Health Day is honoured every year on 7 April and the World Health Organisation (WHO) chose this year's theme: nurses and midwives, to celebrate their work and remind world leaders of the critical role they play in keeping the world healthy. Nurses and other health workers are at the forefront of COVID-19 response - providing high quality, respectful treatment and care, and leading community dialogue to address fears and questions.
“On behalf of the entire global baseball-softball community, I wish to express my deepest sympathies to everyone -- in and out of our sport -- who has been affected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
“We continue to remind our global baseball-softball family to follow the guidelines set out by their respective governments, public health authorities and WHO on the appropriate protective measures to take. In that way, we can make sure we can all celebrate together once this fight has been one."
