Director-General of the World Health Organization
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View Timeline →WHO Director-General Highlights Health Collaboration During Visit to Jordan
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the WHO Director-General, completed the first day of his visit to Jordan, highlighting the collaboration between WHO and Jordan in health…
WHO and EIB Global Sign €10 Million Grant to Enhance Public Health in Lebanon
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of WHO and Thomas Östros of EIB Global signed a €10 million grant agreement to enhance public health in Lebanon. This…
Reactivation of Temporary Dock on Gaza Coast with Cooperation of American and Israeli Forces
The U.S. and Israeli forces have successfully reconnected a temporary dock to the Gaza coast to facilitate humanitarian aid delivery, which had been halted due…
WHO to Elect New Director-General at WHA75 in May 2022
The World Health Organization will appoint its next Director-General during the Seventy-fifth World Health Assembly in May 2022. This election is significant as it involves…
Special Edition Cover of 'We Are Family' Released to Support WHO Foundation Amid COVID-19
A special edition cover of 'We Are Family' has been re-recorded by Kim Sledge to support the WHO Foundation in addressing global health challenges like…
WHO Survey: COVID-19 Disrupts Mental Health Services Globally, Including in Iran
A WHO survey reveals that 93% of countries, including Iran, have disrupted mental health services due to COVID-19, while the demand for these services is…
WHO Launches Mr Bean PSA to Promote COVID-19 Safety Measures
The World Health Organization, in collaboration with Project Everyone and Tiger Aspect Productions, launched a Public Service Announcement featuring Mr Bean to promote COVID-19 safety…
WHO Calls on G20 Leaders to Unite Against COVID-19
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of WHO, addressed G20 leaders to unite against COVID-19, emphasizing the need for global cooperation and funding for pandemic preparedness.…
Statue Unveiled to Commemorate 30 Years of Smallpox Eradication
A statue commemorating the 30th anniversary of smallpox eradication was unveiled at the WHO headquarters, highlighting the global cooperation that led to this public health…
WHO Declares Global SARS Outbreak Contained, Urges Continued Vigilance
The World Health Organization has declared the global SARS outbreak contained, with Taiwan being the last area removed from the list of locations with recent…