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.