Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: Mokgweetsi E.K Masisi is embodying Africa’s commitment to protect communities against health threats

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus shared on X:          .

“Happy to meet with my brother, Botswana President Mokgweetsi E.K Masisi, at the Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty in Paris.

Thanked him for embodying Africa’s commitment to boosting local capacities to produce medical products, including vaccines, and protect communities against current and future health threats.

I also appreciated Botswana’s drive to develop a Pandemic Accord, with all countries of the world, to protect future generations from pandemic threats.”

Source: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus/X

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is an important figure in global health leadership. Elected as WHO Director-General in 2017, he made history as the first candidate chosen from multiple contenders by the World Health Assembly. Coming from the WHO African Region, Dr. Tedros has broad experience through previously chairing vital global health organizations.

He has initiated transformative changes within the WHO, driving forward numerous achievements in public health. Dr. Tedros’s leadership and commitment continue to shape the WHO’s mission, promoting innovation and progress in tackling global health challenges.