Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
WHO Director General
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View Timeline →WHO Chief Commends Uganda's Ebola Response and Calls for Border Reopening
The WHO chief praised Uganda's effective response to the Ebola outbreak while urging the reopening of its border with DR Congo. This situation highlights the…
Ebola Cases Surge in Conflict-Hit DRC as WHO Chief Calls for Community Action
The WHO chief, Tedros, has called for a community-led response as confirmed Ebola cases in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have nearly doubled in…
WHO Chief Visits DRC's Bunia Amid Ebola Outbreak
WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is visiting Bunia, the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak in the DRC. This visit highlights the global health challenges faced…
WHO Warns: Ongoing Conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo Hinder Ebola Response
The WHO has raised alarms about the impact of ongoing conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo on the Ebola outbreak response. Dr. Tedros highlighted…
WHO Chief Warns of Catastrophic Collision of Ebola and War in DRC
The WHO chief, Tedros, warns of a catastrophic situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to the simultaneous challenges of Ebola and…
WHO Chief Warns of Rapidly Escalating Ebola Epidemic with 220 Suspected Deaths
The WHO chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, reported that suspected Ebola deaths have reached 220, highlighting a significant delay in detecting cases which has hindered response…
WHO Urges Global Monitoring After 12th Hantavirus Case Detected in Netherlands
The WHO reported the detection of a 12th hantavirus infection in the Netherlands, prompting WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to call for monitoring of cruise…
WHO Chief Warns of Nuclear Accident Risk Amid Attacks on Iran's Power Plant
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressed concerns about the safety of Iran's nuclear facilities following recent attacks, warning that a strike could lead to a…
Universities hit as US, Israel ramp up attacks on Iran's infrastructure
American and Israeli fighter jets targeted multiple strategic and civilian sites inside Iran's capital, including Shahid Beheshti University, causing significant damage to academic infrastructure. Authorities…
Iran condemns US-Israeli 'moral collapse' after attacks on civilian sites
Iran has condemned the 'moral collapse' of the US and Israel following attacks on civilian sites, which reportedly damaged or destroyed Iran's tallest bridge and…
How the US and Israel are waging war on Iran's medicines, vaccines
The Pasteur Institute of Iran, a prominent healthcare facility, has been targeted in recent US-Israeli strikes, impacting the country's access to essential medicines and vaccines.…
More than 20 attacks on Iranian healthcare facilities since March 1: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported over 20 attacks on Iranian healthcare facilities since March 1, with US-Israeli strikes damaging hospitals and medical centers.…
Nearly 4,000 Israelis injured since start of war with Iran, Health Ministry says
Israel's Health Ministry reported that nearly 4,000 Israelis have been injured and hospitalized since the start of the war with Iran, with 79 individuals still…
Iran crisis: Nuclear watchdog urges restraint amid ongoing strikes
The head of the UN atomic energy agency called for a return to diplomacy amidst escalating violence in the Middle East, citing increasing risks to…
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 Highlights Philanthropic Partnerships to Strengthen Global Health Systems
The WHO emphasizes the importance of philanthropic support in strengthening global health systems and achieving health equity, as highlighted by Dr. Tedros at the Philanthropy…
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…
World Health Organization: Attacks on Gaza Hospitals Must Stop
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the WHO Director-General, has called for an immediate halt to attacks on hospitals in Gaza following Israeli strikes that have endangered health…
Houthi Missile Launches Again After Israeli Attacks on Sana'a
Israel conducted extensive airstrikes against Houthi positions in Yemen, leading to missile launches from the Houthis towards Israel, which were intercepted. The conflict highlights the…
France and WHO Sign Contribution Agreements to Enhance Global Health Initiatives
On October 17, 2024, France and WHO signed seven contribution agreements totaling €24 million to enhance global health initiatives, including emergency responses. Key figures involved…