Tedros Adhanom Gebreyesus
Tedros Adhanom Gebreyesus is an Ethiopian public health official who has served as the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) since 2017. He is the first African to hold this position and has been instrumental in global health initiatives, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Under his leadership, the WHO declared COVID-19 a global pandemic in March 2020 and later announced the end of its status as a public health emergency in May 2023. Tedros has focused on addressing health inequalities, emphasizing the need for equitable access to vaccines and healthcare, particularly for vulnerable populations.
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Montenegro:
Tedros Adhanom Gebreyesus is the Director-General of the World Health Organization who reported on the deaths due to malnutrition in Gaza.
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Indonesia:
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Gebreyesus called for the immediate release of staff detained by the Israeli military.
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Honduras:
Tedros Adhanom Gebreyesus is the Director-General of the World Health Organization who commented on the impact of COVID-19 on political divisions and trust.
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