Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: The 77th World Health Assembly rush

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus shared a post on LinkedIn:

“The 77th World Health Assembly rush has already started.

This morning, I had my first meeting with Health Minister Samanta Lal Sen to discuss Bangladesh’s investment in local vaccine production, primary health care and prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases.

I was also pleased to meet with Health Ministers of:
– Kenya, Nakhumicha Wafula, to discuss progress on universal health coverage, primary health care and expanding health workforce training;
– Algeria, Abdelhak Saihi, to discuss immunization needs and work, especially to protect migrants and refugees;
– the Commonwealth, with whom our shared priority is to strengthen health systems, the health workforce and emergency preparedness in Small Island Developing States.

We also had a few activities related to humanitarian crises in the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (EMRO):
– signing an agreement for an additional contribution of $19.4 million in support of  our operations in Yemen, Sudan and Syria;
– an event with all Health Ministers from the region. I reiterated the need for our strong joint advocacy and commitment for respecting dignity and fundamental rights to health, and above all, peace.”

Source: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus/LinkedIn

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. Tedro 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.