Sri Lanka, Sept. 20 -- The world Health Organization's Director-General Tedros Adhanom urged countries to ensure consistent funding for the health sector in order to enable the world to be better prepared for health crises.

Tedros made the call at a media briefing on the COVID-19 situation and progress of response.

"There has been a recurring pattern of money being thrown at outbreaks when they're already in full flow but then funds no longer being available to prevent the next outbreak," he said.

"With humility and togetherness we can plan for the long-term, and invest in health and preparedness. This isn't charity, it's an investment in our collective future," he added.

The WHO chief also noted that the COVID-19 pandemic had proven ...