Mohamed Yakub Janabi
Prof. Mohamed Yakub Janabi is the Executive Director of Muhimbili National Hospital and a Senior Advisor on Health Matters to the President of Tanzania. A distinguished cardiologist and health administrator, he has significantly advanced Tanzania's healthcare, particularly in cardiovascular medicine, and previously served as the Executive Director of the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute.
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Prof Mohamed Yakub Janabi is the WHO Regional Director for Africa.
WHO welcomes Dr Alex Gasasira as new Tanzania representative, pledges stronger health partnership
Tanzania· 2025-10-14
Prof Mohamed Yakub Janabi has been officially sworn in as the new Regional Director for Africa at the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Tanzania’s Prof Janabi sworn in as WHO Africa regional directorTanzania· 2025-05-28
Prof Mohamed Yakub Janabi of Tanzania has been elected as the new Regional Director for Africa at the World Health Organization (WHO).
Tanzania’s Prof Janabi elected WHO Regional Director for AfricaTanzania· 2025-05-18
Prof Janabi is the Muhimbili National Hospital Executive Director and Senior Advisor on Health Matters to President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
Tanzania's Janabi to face four others in race to WHO Africa postTanzania· 2025-03-15
Prof Janabi is the Muhimbili National Hospital Executive Director and has played a key role in advancing Tanzania’s healthcare.
WHO’s Africa regional director race heats up with five key candidatesTanzania· 2025-03-15