Tedros Adhanom
Director-General of WHO
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View Timeline →WHO Launches SCORE Technical Package to Enhance Global Health Data Systems
The WHO has launched the SCORE for Health Data Technical Package to enhance health data systems globally, particularly in response to COVID-19. This initiative involves…
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…
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…
UN Expresses 'Deep Concern' Over Houthi Trials of Its Staff
The UN and NGOs have expressed deep concern over the Houthi rebels' plans to prosecute their staff members who have been arbitrarily detained in Yemen.…
Qatar Fund for Development Supports WHO's Global Health Initiatives with $4 Million Contribution
The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has signed a Core Contribution Agreement with the World Health Organization (WHO) to provide $4 million for the implementation…
Global Governments Advance Pandemic Agreement Ahead of World Health Assembly
Governments worldwide have agreed to continue refining a proposed pandemic agreement ahead of the World Health Assembly in May 2024, focusing on global pathogen access…
WHO Advocates for Universal Health Rights Amid Global Health Crises
The WHO launched the 'My health, my right' campaign on World Health Day to advocate for universal access to health services and address injustices affecting…
Irish Taoiseach Varadkar and WHO Director-General Discuss Global Health Challenges in Dublin
Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus met in Dublin to strengthen Ireland's partnership with the WHO and address global health…
France Strengthens Support for WHO with New Funding Agreements
France signed funding agreements totaling €25.5 million with the WHO to support global health initiatives, including humanitarian responses in conflict zones. This collaboration emphasizes France's…
Health Officials: 31 Premature Infants Transferred from Shifa Hospital to Southern Gaza
Health officials reported the safe transfer of 31 premature infants from Shifa Hospital in Gaza to another facility in southern Gaza amid ongoing conflict. The…
Mass Grave Dug at Shifa Hospital; Israel Proposed Transfer of Newborns
A mass grave was dug at Shifa Hospital in Gaza for patients who died during the Israeli blockade, while Israel proposed a portable incubator for…
Main Hospital in Gaza in Darkness; Red Cross: Health System Has Reached a Point of No Return
The Red Cross has declared the health system in Gaza has collapsed, with the main hospital, Shifa, facing severe power outages and lack of oxygen,…
Senior UN Officials: The War in Gaza Must Stop
Senior UN officials have called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza as casualties rise, while Israel insists that hostages taken by Hamas must be…
Netherlands Strengthens Commitment to WHO with Renewed Multiannual Funding
The Netherlands has renewed its multiannual financial commitment to the WHO, contributing €13.34 million for 2024-2028 and €6 million for technical partnerships. This reinforces the…
WHO and ECHO Strengthen Partnership for Health Emergency Preparedness and Response
WHO and ECHO held a high-level dialogue in Geneva to strengthen their partnership in health emergency preparedness and response, discussing shared global health priorities and…
France Unveils Global Health Strategy for 2023-2027 to Tackle Health Inequalities and Climate Change
France has launched its Global Health Strategy for 2023-2027, emphasizing the need for a new global health architecture to address health inequalities and climate change…
Germany Strengthens Commitment to WHO with Major Health Emergency Funding and Pandemic Hub Agreement
Germany has signed two agreements with the WHO, contributing €40 million for health emergencies and hosting the WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence in…
WHO and UK Strengthen Collaboration on Pandemic Preparedness and Global Health
WHO and UK health leaders met to discuss pandemic preparedness and global health priorities, emphasizing collaboration on a new international agreement to combat future pandemics.…