Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus re-elected to lead the WHO
Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus has been re-elected to lead the World Health Organization (WHO) for another term of five years.
His re-election was confirmed on May 24 during the 75 World Health Assembly in Geneva. He was the only candidate for the position.
The delegates voted by secret ballot and results were announced by Ahmed Robleh Abdilleh of Djibouti at the annual meeting. This was largely a formality consider that he was the only candidate contesting for the position.
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Dr. Tedros received 155 out of 160 votes cast. However, he fail to win the support of his home country – Ethiopia. This was due to his opposing views over the conflict in Tigray.
Tedros stated that WHO will focus on emergency preparedness. He said that in a speech delivered after his re-election.
“I am humbled by the opportunity provided by Member States to serve a second term as WHO Director-General,” said Dr Tedros.
“This honour, though, comes with great responsibility and I am committed to working with all countries, my colleagues around the world, and our valued partners, to ensure WHO delivers on its mission to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable.”
Tedros new mandate will commence officially on August 16. Previously, Tedros served his native Ethiopia as a Minister of Foreign Affairs (2012 – 2016) and previously as a Minister of Health from 2005.
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