Keywords: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus


China nominates Song Li to succeed Tedros as WHO director-general

China has entered the race to lead the World Health Organization (WHO), putting forward Song Li as its candidate to succeed current Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus when his term ends in August 2027. The announcement adds a new dimension to the leadership transition at the United Nations health......

Belgium nominates Hans Kluge for WHO director-general

Belgium has officially put forward Hans Kluge as its candidate to become the next director-general of the World Health Organization, launching his campaign to lead the global health agency. Kluge, a Belgian physician aged 57, announced the nomination on Friday, expressing his appreciation for the confidence......

WHO warns Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is outpacing containment efforts

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, raising concerns that the virus could spread beyond the country's borders. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said during an emergency......

WHO strengthens partnership with Côte d’Ivoire to support health system transformation

The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking to deepen its cooperation with Côte d’Ivoire as the West African country continues reforms aimed at modernizing its healthcare system and improving access to essential medical services. Following a working visit to Abidjan, WHO Director-General......

WHO raises concerns over Trump’s new vaccine recommendations and calls for science-based policy

The World Health Organization has raised concerns over new vaccine recommendations issued by US President Donald Trump, warning that vaccination policy should be guided by independent scientific evidence rather than political considerations. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus voiced the......

WHO condemns attacks on health facilities in Lebanon

The World Health Organization (WHO) has strongly condemned recent attacks on healthcare facilities in southern Lebanon, calling for an immediate halt to all such actions. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized that medical infrastructure and personnel must be protected under international......

WHO warns Cuba’s health situation is deeply concerning amid energy crisis

The head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has expressed serious concern over Cuba’s deteriorating health situation, as the island faces an ongoing energy crisis linked to fuel shortages. According to the WHO chief, healthcare systems must never be compromised by geopolitical......

WHO intensifies vaccination drive for children in Gaza amidst fragile ceasefire

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced its target to vaccinate over 40,000 children in Gaza against a range of diseases, leveraging a tenuous ceasefire to deliver critical healthcare. Since the launch of the first phase of the campaign on November 9, more than 10,000 children under the age......

WHO chief urges Israel to show compassion for Gaza

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, head of the World Health Organization (WHO), has called on Israel to show mercy toward Gaza by ending the ongoing conflict and halting the systematic destruction of the Palestinian territory’s healthcare infrastructure. After more than two and a half months of a complete......