Mohamed Janabi
Professor Mohamed Janabi is a renowned Tanzanian cardiologist and healthcare administrator, recognized for his significant contributions to the medical field over several decades. He has held influential positions, including Director of the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute and Executive Director of Muhimbili National Hospital. Recently, Tanzania has launched a campaign to support his candidacy for the position of World Health Organization (WHO) Africa Regional Director, where he aims to enhance health policies and emergency responses across the continent.
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Prof Mohamed Janabi, the World Health Organization Regional Director for Africa, emphasized the importance of decentralized infrastructure in extending life-saving care.
Kwimba opens Tanzania’s largest neonatal unit, set to save 1,300 premature babies annually
Tanzania· 2026-02-28
Mohamed Janabi, the WHO Regional Director, emphasized the importance of ear and hearing care for children in Africa.
WHO urges African leaders to prioritise hearing care for millions of childrenTanzania· 2026-02-26Mohamed Janabi delivered a sobering message about the need for African countries to increase health budgets.
Cut reliance on health aid, WHO urges AfricaTanzania· 2025-12-23
Dr Mohamed Janabi, the World Health Organization’s director for Africa, emphasized the importance of building on the success of vaccination efforts.
Five big global health wins in 2025 that will save millions of lives | Global health
United Kingdom· 2025-12-22
Prof Mohamed Janabi warned that antimicrobial resistance is steadily weakening the effectiveness of essential medicines.
WHO warns rising antimicrobial resistance is undermining decades of medical progressTanzania· 2025-12-09Mohamed Janabi, the regional director of WHO for Africa, explained that the certification was verified by independent commissions.
Cabo Verde recebe certificação de país livre do sarampo e rubéola
Cabo Verde· 2025-11-17
Prof Janabi is now the Regional Director for the World Health Organisation Africa Region.
What awaits new Muhimbili hospital directorTanzania· 2025-06-18
Prof Mohamed Janabi was elected the World Health Organisation regional director for Africa for the 2025 – 2030 term.
While it is okay to call him Chairperson, what’s wrong with the word, Chairman?Tanzania· 2025-05-23
Mohamed Janabi has been elected the new World Health Organization Regional Director for Africa.
Tanzanian don elected WHO regional director for Africa
Nigeria· 2025-05-18
Prof Janabi, a respected cardiologist and the current Executive Director of Muhimbili National Hospital, has emerged as a formidable contender in the race for WHO Regional Director for Africa.
Tanzania banks on Prof Janabi as WHO decides on its Africa DirectorTanzania· 2025-05-18
Prof Mohamed Janabi is Tanzania’s candidate for the position of World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa.
Prof Janabi: Why I am the right man to lead WHO Africa RegionTanzania· 2025-04-03
Prof Mohamed Janabi is facing competition for the WHO Africa Regional Director position.
Tanzania outlines why Janabi is best suited for WHO Africa roleTanzania· 2025-03-22
Prof Janabi is Tanzania’s candidate for the position of WHO Africa Regional Director and has outlined key priorities for his campaign.
Prof Janabi outlines priorities in WHO Africa regional director bidTanzania· 2025-03-19
Professor Mohamed Janabi is being supported by Tanzania for the position of World Health Organization Africa Regional Director.
Tanzania launches campaign for Prof Janabi to become the next WHO Africa regional headTanzania· 2025-03-16