Africa Rising – Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Elected to Top Global Health Post by Wide Margin
Today the Member States of WHO elected Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as the new Director-General of WHO. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was nominated by the Government of Ethiopia, and will begin his five-year term on 1 July 2017. Prior to his election as WHO’s next Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus served as Minister of Foreign […]
The World Needs Dr. Tedros Adhanom As Director General of WHO
“Our world has changed. Today, we face unprecedented health threats – from pandemics, to antibiotic-resistant infections, to climate change. We need a strong and effective World Health Organization to meet these challenges, ” Candidate for WHO Chief Dr.Tedros Adhanom “A visionary leader, he guided Ethiopia and numerous global health organizations to achieve game-changing results and […]
Ebola Virus Can Survive In the Eye, Semen, Breast Milk For 9 Months
The Ebola virus can persist in the eye, semen, the placenta, breast milk and central nervous system of survivors of the disease for as long as 9 and a half months, according to a new study supported by the World Health Organization (WHO). A preliminary study on Ebola virus persistence in the semen of male […]
Zambia’s Health Sector Impressive: WHO
THE World Health Organisation (WHO) is impressed with the positive strides Zambia has made in the health sector and has promised to assist in further improving the sector. Visiting WHO Africa Region director Matshidiso Moeti said his organisation was willing to continue partnering with Zambia in a bid to further improve the country’s health sector. […]
