Chikwe Ihekweazu
Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu is the Acting WHO Regional Director for Africa, recognized for his efforts in addressing health funding gaps and advocating for sustainable health solutions on the continent. His leadership emphasizes collaboration with African governments to develop internally driven strategies that enhance healthcare systems amidst funding challenges.
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Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, the Acting WHO Regional Director for Africa, extended appreciation to the TY Danjuma Foundation for their support for WHO’s work in Nigeria.
WHO, TY Danjuma Foundation sign $2.26m agreement to boost health
Nigeria· 2025-06-03
Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu was acting as the WHO RD for Africa before Janabi's election.
Tanzanian don elected WHO regional director for AfricaNigeria· 2025-05-18
Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu is an exceptional leader and a loyal team player.
Pate hails Ihekweazu's WHO health emergencies appointmentNigeria· 2025-05-18
Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu has replaced Dr Mike Ryan as the deputy executive director at WHO.
How Dr Mike Ryan became a victim of ‘desperate’ funding crisis in WHO – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-05-16
Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu is a Nigerian-German who is currently head of health emergency intelligence and surveillance at a WHO pandemic hub.
Dr Mike Ryan is dropped from WHO executive team amid ‘painful’ cost cuts – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-15
Chikwe Ihekweazu is the acting regional director at the World Health Organisation Africa region.
Africa wins when women’s health is a priority. Here’s why – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-04-14
Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu is the acting WHO Regional Director for Africa who emphasized the need for investment in maternal and newborn health.
178,000 mothers, one million newborns die in Africa every year -WHONigeria· 2025-04-07Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu is the Acting WHO Regional Director for Africa.
World Health Day 2025 Message from Acting WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu | Health
Liberia· 2025-04-05Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu stated that most Stop TB Partnership programmes in Africa are supported through USAID.
TB testing, treatment disruptions spark fears of rising HIV deaths
Kenya· 2025-03-23
Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu is the Acting Regional Director for Africa of the World Health Organisation.
Only 17% Africans have access to oral healthcareNigeria· 2025-03-20Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, Acting WHO Regional Director for Africa, warned of a surge in TB cases due to a funding cut.
WHO warns of a surge in TB cases and deaths across AfricaKenya· 2025-03-04
Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, Acting WHO Regional Director for Africa, reaffirmed WHO’s commitment to working alongside African governments to address funding gaps.
With no money, African states told to bank on disease preventionKenya· 2025-03-04
