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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
The latest news and top stories on Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, a distinguished public health official and diplomat. As the first African Director-General of the World Health Organization since 2017, he leads global health initiatives, including responses to major epidemics like COVID-19 and mpox. Previously, he served as Ethiopia’s Minister of Health (2005-2012), where he spearheaded significant health system reforms, reducing child and maternal mortality and combating infectious diseases.
Africa

64 killed – including 13 children – in attack on Sudan hospital, WHO says

Healthcare facilities have been a regular target throughout the war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

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WHO, ex-Hong Kong leader CY Leung’s charity pledge to boost health ties

63 children among 114 dead in strikes on Sudan kindergarten, hospital: WHO

Reports paramedics were also targeted during rescue efforts, as WHO director general condemns attack.

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