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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.
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WHO responds to agency chief’s alleged pledge to ‘strengthen ties’ with Taiwan

WHO denies change to Taiwan status quo after Japanese finance minister claims Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the comments in Tokyo.

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

Israel to take ‘tactical pause’ in 3 Gaza areas after mass starvation warning

The Israeli military says fighting will pause in Muwasi, Deir al-Balah and Gaza City from 10am to 8pm daily to allow for humanitarian aid.

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