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Mr. José Luis Castro appointed Special Envoy of the WHO Director-General for Chronic Respiratory Diseases
The World Health Organization (WHO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. José Luis Castro as WHO Director-General, Special Envoy for Chronic Respiratory Diseases.
Chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs), including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), affect nearly half a billion people worldwide. These diseases are the main causes of death and disability, and COPD is the third leading cause of death in the world. In 2019, 3.2 million people died from COPD and 500,000 from asthma. Despite their significant impact, these diseases are often neglected in global health discussions, without the necessary recognition and resources.
“With his deep expertise and long-standing commitment to improving global health, Mr. Castro is uniquely positioned to support our efforts to combat chronic respiratory disease. His leadership will be critical in raising awareness, mobilizing support, and implementing effective solutions to improve respiratory health in throughout the world,” said Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General.
WHO's work on the CRD focuses on integrating the diagnosis and treatment of asthma and COPD into primary care, while highlighting tobacco smoke, air pollution and infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and pneumonia as risks to lung health. Mr. Castro's appointment aims to support the WHO by emphasizing the importance of respiratory health.
As Special Envoy, Mr. Castro will:
- raise awareness and promote solutions, highlighting the problems of chronic respiratory diseases and supporting WHO's strategies to address them;
- engage global and local support, encouraging cities, countries and stakeholders to integrate respiratory health into local health policies;
- support WHO initiatives and funding, promoting the WHO CRD programme, supporting the integration of CRD into primary health care and seeking greater investment from governments and donors; and
- strengthen public engagement and advocacy, working with the media, governments and organizations to raise awareness and disseminate WHO's health messages.
“I am deeply honored to serve as the WHO Director-General's Special Envoy for CRD,” said Mr. José Luis Castro. “With an unwavering commitment to improving public health and a vision for global collaboration, I am eager to work together with WHO and its partners to raise the profile of respiratory health globally. Together, we will strive to ensure that every individual, regardless of their circumstances, has the opportunity to breathe freely and live a healthy life.”
Mr. Castro is ending his tenure as President and CEO of Vital Strategy, the global healthcare organization he founded and led for 20 years. During his tenure, Vital Strategies has grown from a small nonprofit primarily focused on lung health to a $100 million budget organization with a global team of more than 400 people working on global health issues, from tobacco control to air quality to overdose prevention and health data.
Mr. Castro's appointment demonstrates WHO's commitment to prioritizing respiratory health. His efforts will support WHO in shaping policies, building partnerships and driving action to improve people's health around the world. Mr Castro will take up his post on 1 September 2024. He joins other notable Special Envoys such as Sir Liam Donaldson, WHO Director-General's Special Envoy for Patient Safety, and Dr Vanessa Kerry, WHO Director-General's Special Envoy for Climate changes and health.
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