WHO Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

WHO Chief spells out three Coronavirus lessons

Health Jan 20
The COVID-19 pandemic has so far had three lessons for all member states of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations (UN) agency itself, WHO Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said here on Monday.
The cyclone made landfall in Puntland state in northeast Somalia
WHO seeks funding to help Somalis affected by cyclone
Politics Jan 10
The World Health Organization (WHO) said it is seeking 1.23 million U.S. dollars to help Somalis affected by a tropical cyclone, Gati, which made landfall in Puntland state in northeast Somalia on Nov. 22 last year.
World Health Organization boss Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that the fight against the virus is
WHO chief in quarantine after contact tests positive for Coronavirus
Health Nov 02
Tedros has been at the forefront of the United Nations health agency’s efforts to battle the pandemic.
Many African countries have eased coronavirus restrictions
Africa 'can't afford' a second coronavirus wave
Health Oct 17
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Africa cannot afford a second wave of Covid-19, saying it would be devastating especially to the economy.
Some countries have allowed final year students to resume and sit for examinations
WHO and Unicef urge reopening of schools in Africa
Politics Aug 21
The World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations children’s agency have urged African governments to promote the safe reopening of schools during the coronavirus pandemic.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Chief of World Health Organization(WHO)
WHO urges mothers to breastfeed even if infected with Coronavirus
Health Aug 04
Mothers should breastfeed their babies even if they have contracted COVID-19, the World Health Organization’s head said on Monday, as the benefits outweigh the risks of infection.
Logo of the World Health Organization
WHO warns African nations on easing virus restrictions
Health Jul 31
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that easing of Covid-19 restrictions could lead to a resurgence and has asked African governments to strengthen testing and contact tracing.