Tedros Adhanom Gherbreyesus

Tedros Adhanom Gherbreyesus is an Ethiopian public health expert and politician currently serving as the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), a position he has held since July 2017. He is notable for his leadership during global health crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic, and has been a prominent advocate for health equity and access to care worldwide. Prior to his role at the WHO, Tedros served as Ethiopia's Minister of Health and Minister of Foreign Affairs, where he implemented significant health reforms and led efforts to combat diseases such as HIV/AIDS and malaria.