Update Kapal Pesiar MV Hondius yang Terdampak Hantavirus Tiba di Pelabuhan Tenerife, Spanyol

Added: 2026-05-17

[00:00:00]Uh, we will do this, uh, together.

[00:00:03]And WHO will do support in any way possible.

[00:00:44]So, uh, that's why also I came here, uh, to be on the side of the the people.

[00:00:51]Because saying things from far on could be easy.

[00:00:56]Uh, but I had to change my plan to come here because this is very, very important for the whole world and for the people of Tenerife as well.

[00:01:05]And then the other issue is I thank the Prime Minister uh, because based on the request WHO made, he accepted.

[00:01:15]And the request I made was based on international health regulation.

[00:01:19]And countries are expected to cooperate based on that international health regulation.

[00:01:25]But not only the IHR, I think um, we should also be strong believers of solidarity.

[00:01:35]Uh, solidarity because that's our best humanity.

[00:01:38]It's only when we support each other that we can respond more effectively to virus or to outbreaks like like this.

[00:01:48]Um, and it's also a moral duty.

[00:01:52]And that's what the Prime Minister has shown and what uh, Spain is showing. And I know what the people of Tenerife are also showing.

[00:02:03]Because what we need, especially during these difficult times in our world, you know, how the world is changing in a negative way, it's kindness and solidarity, which is important.

[00:02:15]So, that's why I'm here to witness that.

[00:02:18]And I know we will do this together.

[00:02:23]And WHO will support in any way possible.

[00:02:27]We just landed now. We came straight here to check the preparations in the port.

[00:02:34]And of course, we will do everything tomorrow to make the operation a success.

[00:02:41]And I know there will be many operations flights.

[00:02:45]We estimate that that will be around six for EU related and also around four for non-EU.

[00:02:54]And I know Tenerife is ready, prepared.

[00:02:59]And I know that Spain is ready and prepared.

[00:03:02]And I would like to assure our support as well. And that's why I'm here.

[00:03:08]And thank you also to Minister Monica, Mr. Fernando and Mr. Victor.

[00:03:19]This shows also the presence of three senior officials, ministers from Spain, the strong commitment. I think this should give confidence to the people of Tenerife.

[00:03:33]So, thank you so much.

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