Tedros Ghebreyesus
Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus is an Ethiopian public health expert and the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) since 2017. He is notable for his leadership during global health emergencies, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Under his guidance, the WHO has emphasized the importance of equitable access to healthcare and has worked to address health disparities across the globe. Recently, he was in the news for warning that the disruption of HIV treatment supplies in Nigeria and seven other countries due to the U.S. foreign aid halt could undo two decades of progress in combating HIV/AIDS, potentially leading to millions of new cases and deaths.
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Tedros Ghebreyesus is the Director-General of the World Health Organization.
Cabo Verde cria equipa multissetorial e ativa alerta preventivo contra o vírus
Cabo Verde· 2026-05-27
Tedros Ghebreyesus reported that there have been attacks on health facilities since the war began.
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Croatia· 2026-03-05
The Director-General of WHO stated that there have been confirmed attacks on health facilities since the beginning of the war.
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The Director of WHO stated that there have been 14 attacks on healthcare facilities since the war began.
Jutarnji list - Azerbajdžan: Odgovorit ćemo na iranski napad!Croatia· 2026-03-05
Tedros Ghebreyesus is the current head of the World Health Organization.
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Switzerland· 2026-02-25
WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus urged governments to increase taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol to save lives.
WHO Urges Higher Health Taxes on Sugary Drinks & Alcohol
Nigeria· 2026-01-14The signing was witnessed by WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus.
Tanzania, India sign agreement to advance traditional medicine
Tanzania· 2025-12-22
Tedros Ghebreyesus is the Director-General of the World Health Organization who highlighted the challenges posed by cuts in international funding for HIV prevention and treatment.
OMS alerta que cortes no financiamento comprometem combate ao VIHCabo Verde· 2025-12-01Tedros Ghebreyesus, the head of the World Health Organization, comments on the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Ist der Krieg wirklich vorbei?Switzerland· 2025-10-25
Tedros Ghebreyesus received the award in 2024 for his role in the global response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
José Maria Neves distinguido pela Africa World for Governance and LeadershipCabo Verde· 2025-10-21
Tedros Ghebreyesus, the director of the World Health Organization, called the situation in Gaza alarming and urged for immediate ceasefire.
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Norway· 2025-09-27
Tedros Ghebreyesus emphasized that breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure the health and survival of infants.
OMS e Unicef defendem que apoiar amamentação é “imperativo moral e económico” | Maternidade
Portugal· 2025-08-06
The head of the World Health Organization declared that the residents of Gaza are suffering from 'mass famine'.
Izrael obnovuje zhadzovanie humanitárnej pomoci do Pásma Gazy
Slovakia· 2025-07-26
Tedros Ghebreyesus is the Director-General of the WHO who received the rejection letter from Italy.
Italia rechaza las enmiendas de la OMS sobre la preparación global para las pandemias | Internacional | Noticias
Ecuador· 2025-07-20
Tedros Ghebreyesus is the Director-General of the World Health Organization who received the notification from Italy regarding the rejection of the amendments.
Oms, l'Italia segue gli Usa e dice ancora «no» al Regolamento sanitario internazionale. Scoppia la polemica
Italy· 2025-07-19
Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus is the WHO Director-General who emphasized the need for united efforts to combat the tobacco epidemic.
1.3M Yearly Deaths From Secondhand Smoke: WHO ReportNigeria· 2025-06-24
Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus reported that Nasser Hospital has exceeded its patient capacity.
Iran Attacks Wound 240, Israel Threatens KhameneiNigeria· 2025-06-20
Tedros Ghebreyesus made a call to lose weight to reduce the risk of cancer and cardiovascular diseases.
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Spain· 2025-06-19
Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus is the Director-General of the WHO who emphasized the importance of the historic WHO Pandemic Agreement.
WHO Adopts Historic Pandemic Agreement to Boost PreparednessNigeria· 2025-05-20
Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus congratulated Janabi after the election.
Tanzanian don elected WHO regional director for AfricaNigeria· 2025-05-18
WHO-sjef Tedros Ghebreyesus opplyser på X at Det europeiske sykehuset i Khan Younis fikk omfattende skader.
Voldsomme israelske angrep nord på GazastripenNorway· 2025-05-16Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus is the WHO Director-General who highlighted the risks posed by funding cuts to global health.
Disease outbreaks threaten vaccine progress, UN, Gavi warnNigeria· 2025-04-24
Tedros Ghebreyesus is the Director-General of the WHO who expressed gratitude to countries for their efforts in negotiating a historic pandemic agreement.
Estados-Membros da OMS aprovam acordo para responder a futuras pandemiasCabo Verde· 2025-04-16
Tedros Ghebreyesus is the head of WHO who emphasized the inevitability of a new pandemic.
ВОЗ провела учения по готовности к пандемии «мамонтовой оспы» — РБК
Russia· 2025-04-15
Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, the Director General of WHO, disclosed the additional health budget allocation in a speech.
Nigeria allocated additional $200m to health in 2025 budgetNigeria· 2025-04-13Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus is the Director-General of the World Health Organisation who highlighted the dangers of pregnancy despite improvements in maternal health.
Aid cuts threaten progress on ending maternal deaths, UN warnsNigeria· 2025-04-07
Tedros Ghebreyesus, the director-general of WHO, commented on the need for enhanced cooperation to protect and improve children's health.
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Ukraine· 2025-03-26
Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus is the Director-General of WHO who emphasized the need for urgent investment to combat TB.
Funding cuts threatening TB gains, WHO lamentsNigeria· 2025-03-24
Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, the WHO Director-General, warned that the halt of foreign aid by the U.S. government could put millions of lives at risk.
NACA assures Nigerians of steady supply of HIV drugsNigeria· 2025-03-19
Tedros Ghebreyesus, the WHO Director-General, warned that the halt in foreign aid could put millions of lives at risk.
Nigeria, seven others may face HIV drug shortagesNigeria· 2025-03-18