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Director-General Dr Tedros and HQ Leadership Team
  • Dr Tedros official portrait (8)
    Official portrait of WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom GhebreyesusOfficial portrait of WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom GhebreyesusOfficial portrait of WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
  • Dr Tedros meets with ...  (1109)
    On 15 August 2022, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus mets with advocate, French football coach and former professional player Patrice Evra. They discussed Mr Evra's support for WHO's work to prevent violence against children.  https://twitter.com/DrTedros/status/1559145244926656512?s=20&t=GZoq7rdr8_HBuL6yFKmDFw Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.On 15 August 2022, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus mets with advocate, French football coach and former professional player Patrice Evra. They discussed Mr Evra's support for WHO's work to prevent violence against children.  https://twitter.com/DrTedros/status/1559145244926656512?s=20&t=GZoq7rdr8_HBuL6yFKmDFw Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.On 15 August 2022, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus mets with advocate, French football coach and former professional player Patrice Evra. They discussed Mr Evra's support for WHO's work to prevent violence against children.  https://twitter.com/DrTedros/status/1559145244926656512?s=20&t=GZoq7rdr8_HBuL6yFKmDFw Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.
  • Dr Tedros during World Polio Day 2024 (4)
    WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, during World Polio Day on 24 October 2024 at WHO Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Posting on X, Dr Tedros said: " On #WorldPolioDay , I have one urgent ask for world leaders: please join Team #EndPolio . Your leadership, political will, and investment are critical to protect every last child from polio in Afghanistan, in Pakistan, in Gaza. To deliver vaccines, we need safe passage. To ensure their futures, we need peace. Let's unite for both: vaccines and peace. The world’s children are counting on us."WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, during World Polio Day on 24 October 2024 at WHO Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Posting on X, Dr Tedros said: " On #WorldPolioDay , I have one urgent ask for world leaders: please join Team #EndPolio . Your leadership, political will, and investment are critical to protect every last child from polio in Afghanistan, in Pakistan, in Gaza. To deliver vaccines, we need safe passage. To ensure their futures, we need peace. Let's unite for both: vaccines and peace. The world’s children are counting on us."WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, during World Polio Day on 24 October 2024 at WHO Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Posting on X, Dr Tedros said: " On #WorldPolioDay , I have one urgent ask for world leaders: please join Team #EndPolio . Your leadership, political will, and investment are critical to protect every last child from polio in Afghanistan, in Pakistan, in Gaza. To deliver vaccines, we need safe passage. To ensure their futures, we need peace. Let's unite for both: vaccines and peace. The world’s children are counting on us."
  • Dr Tedros receives award from the Royal Academy of Medicine and Surgery, 25 April 2024 (3)
    On 25 April 2024, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus received an award from the Royal Academy of Medicine and Surgery of the Region of Murcia, Spain. Related: https://www.who.int/director-general/speeches/detail/who-director-general-s-keynote-remarks-at-real-academia-de-medicina-y-cirug-a-de-murcia---24-april-2024 Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.On 25 April 2024, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus received an award from the Royal Academy of Medicine and Surgery of the Region of Murcia, Spain. Related: https://www.who.int/director-general/speeches/detail/who-director-general-s-keynote-remarks-at-real-academia-de-medicina-y-cirug-a-de-murcia---24-april-2024 Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.On 25 April 2024, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus received an award from the Royal Academy of Medicine and Surgery of the Region of Murcia, Spain. Related: https://www.who.int/director-general/speeches/detail/who-director-general-s-keynote-remarks-at-real-academia-de-medicina-y-cirug-a-de-murcia---24-april-2024 Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.
  • Dr Tedros meets with 31 Ambassadors representing the Group for Equity (19 March 2024) (4)
    On 19 March 2024, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus met with the Group for Equity, a cross-regional grouping of 31 countries that is working to promote equity in the Pandemic Agreement and the amendments of the International Health Regulations (IHR).  Posting about the meeting on X on 19 March, Dr Tedros said: "Had a very constructive dialogue on the Pandemic Agreement negotiations and the centrality of equity in the instrument with 31 Ambassadors representing the Group for Equity. We agreed that we must not forget the suffering and lessons of the #COVID19 pandemic." Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.On 19 March 2024, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus met with the Group for Equity, a cross-regional grouping of 31 countries that is working to promote equity in the Pandemic Agreement and the amendments of the International Health Regulations (IHR).  Posting about the meeting on X on 19 March, Dr Tedros said: "Had a very constructive dialogue on the Pandemic Agreement negotiations and the centrality of equity in the instrument with 31 Ambassadors representing the Group for Equity. We agreed that we must not forget the suffering and lessons of the #COVID19 pandemic." Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.On 19 March 2024, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus met with the Group for Equity, a cross-regional grouping of 31 countries that is working to promote equity in the Pandemic Agreement and the amendments of the International Health Regulations (IHR).  Posting about the meeting on X on 19 March, Dr Tedros said: "Had a very constructive dialogue on the Pandemic Agreement negotiations and the centrality of equity in the instrument with 31 Ambassadors representing the Group for Equity. We agreed that we must not forget the suffering and lessons of the #COVID19 pandemic." Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.
  • Dr Tedros receives honorary degree from the University of Glasgow - 5 March 2024 (21)
    On 5 March 2024, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was awarded an honorary degree by the University of Glasgow. Related: https://www.who.int/director-general/speeches/detail/who-director-general-s-keynote-address-at-the-university-of-glasgow---5-march-2024 If photos are to be used outside of WHO platforms or WHO accounts on social media, permission should be requested from the copyright holderOn 5 March 2024, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was awarded an honorary degree by the University of Glasgow. Related: https://www.who.int/director-general/speeches/detail/who-director-general-s-keynote-address-at-the-university-of-glasgow---5-march-2024 If photos are to be used outside of WHO platforms or WHO accounts on social media, permission should be requested from the copyright holderOn 5 March 2024, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was awarded an honorary degree by the University of Glasgow. Related: https://www.who.int/director-general/speeches/detail/who-director-general-s-keynote-address-at-the-university-of-glasgow---5-march-2024 If photos are to be used outside of WHO platforms or WHO accounts on social media, permission should be requested from the copyright holder
  • Dr Tedros in the field (198)
    WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in damaged residential area, Irpin, Ukraine, 07 May 2022. Since Russia invaded Ukraine, WHO has delivered trauma and emergency supplies for use in over 15,000 surgeries and enough medicines and healthcare equipment to serve 650,000 people.WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in damaged residential area, Irpin, Ukraine, 07 May 2022. Since Russia invaded Ukraine, WHO has delivered trauma and emergency supplies for use in over 15,000 surgeries and enough medicines and healthcare equipment to serve 650,000 people.WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in damaged residential area, Irpin, Ukraine, 07 May 2022. Since Russia invaded Ukraine, WHO has delivered trauma and emergency supplies for use in over 15,000 surgeries and enough medicines and healthcare equipment to serve 650,000 people.
  • Dr Tedros at Governing Bodies Meetings (120)
    WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus remarks following the intervention by Chief Medical Advisor to the United States of America’s President Dr Anthony S. Fauci. Transcription WHO Director General: https://www.who.int/director-general/speeches/detail/who-director-general-s-remarks-at-the-148th-session-of-the-executive-board Transcription Dr. Anthony S. Fauci : https://www.justtherealnews.com/exec-depts/health-human-services/dr-anthony-s-fauci-remarks-at-the-world-health-organization-executive-board-meeting/ Title reflects the respective position of the subject at the time the photo was taken.WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus remarks following the intervention by Chief Medical Advisor to the United States of America’s President Dr Anthony S. Fauci. Transcription WHO Director General: https://www.who.int/director-general/speeches/detail/who-director-general-s-remarks-at-the-148th-session-of-the-executive-board Transcription Dr. Anthony S. Fauci : https://www.justtherealnews.com/exec-depts/health-human-services/dr-anthony-s-fauci-remarks-at-the-world-health-organization-executive-board-meeting/ Title reflects the respective position of the subject at the time the photo was taken.WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus remarks following the intervention by Chief Medical Advisor to the United States of America’s President Dr Anthony S. Fauci. Transcription WHO Director General: https://www.who.int/director-general/speeches/detail/who-director-general-s-remarks-at-the-148th-session-of-the-executive-board Transcription Dr. Anthony S. Fauci : https://www.justtherealnews.com/exec-depts/health-human-services/dr-anthony-s-fauci-remarks-at-the-world-health-organization-executive-board-meeting/ Title reflects the respective position of the subject at the time the photo was taken.
  • WHO Headquarters Leadership Team (20)
    WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and members of the WHO senior leadership team on 8 May 2023.WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and members of the WHO senior leadership team on 8 May 2023.WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and members of the WHO senior leadership team on 8 May 2023.
  • Dr Tedros starts second term as WHO Director-General (16 August 2022) (1)
    On 16 August 2022 Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus sits at his desk in his office at the WHO headquarters in Geneva. On this day he marked the beginning of his second term as WHO Director-General. https://twitter.com/DrTedros/status/1559551458944684033?s=20&t=GZoq7rdr8_HBuL6yFKmDFw Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.On 16 August 2022 Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus sits at his desk in his office at the WHO headquarters in Geneva. On this day he marked the beginning of his second term as WHO Director-General. https://twitter.com/DrTedros/status/1559551458944684033?s=20&t=GZoq7rdr8_HBuL6yFKmDFw Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.On 16 August 2022 Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus sits at his desk in his office at the WHO headquarters in Geneva. On this day he marked the beginning of his second term as WHO Director-General. https://twitter.com/DrTedros/status/1559551458944684033?s=20&t=GZoq7rdr8_HBuL6yFKmDFw Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.
  • WHA re-elects Dr Tedros to second term as WHO Director-General (24 May 2022) (41)
    On 24 May 2022, WHO Member States re-elected Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to serve a second five-year term as Director-General of the World Health Organization. Dr Tedros was first elected in 2017. His re-election was confirmed during the 75th World Health Assembly in Geneva. He was the sole candidate. Today’s vote was the culmination of an election process that began in April 2021 when Member States were invited to submit proposals for candidates for the post of Director-General. The WHO Executive Board, meeting in January 2022, nominated Dr Tedros to stand for a second term. Dr Tedros’s new mandate officially commences on 16 August 2022. A Director-General can be re-appointed once, in accordance with World Health Assembly rules and procedures. https://www.who.int/news/item/24-05-2022-world-health-assembly-re-elects-dr-tedros-adhanom-ghebreyesus-to-second-term-as-who-director-generalOn 24 May 2022, WHO Member States re-elected Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to serve a second five-year term as Director-General of the World Health Organization. Dr Tedros was first elected in 2017. His re-election was confirmed during the 75th World Health Assembly in Geneva. He was the sole candidate. Today’s vote was the culmination of an election process that began in April 2021 when Member States were invited to submit proposals for candidates for the post of Director-General. The WHO Executive Board, meeting in January 2022, nominated Dr Tedros to stand for a second term. Dr Tedros’s new mandate officially commences on 16 August 2022. A Director-General can be re-appointed once, in accordance with World Health Assembly rules and procedures. https://www.who.int/news/item/24-05-2022-world-health-assembly-re-elects-dr-tedros-adhanom-ghebreyesus-to-second-term-as-who-director-generalOn 24 May 2022, WHO Member States re-elected Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to serve a second five-year term as Director-General of the World Health Organization. Dr Tedros was first elected in 2017. His re-election was confirmed during the 75th World Health Assembly in Geneva. He was the sole candidate. Today’s vote was the culmination of an election process that began in April 2021 when Member States were invited to submit proposals for candidates for the post of Director-General. The WHO Executive Board, meeting in January 2022, nominated Dr Tedros to stand for a second term. Dr Tedros’s new mandate officially commences on 16 August 2022. A Director-General can be re-appointed once, in accordance with World Health Assembly rules and procedures. https://www.who.int/news/item/24-05-2022-world-health-assembly-re-elects-dr-tedros-adhanom-ghebreyesus-to-second-term-as-who-director-general

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    EB150: Nomination of candidate for the post of Director-General (25 January 2022) (36)
    Nomination of candidate for the post of Director-General. WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus makes a presentation to the Executive Board. The 150th session of the Executive Board takes place on 24-29 January 2022. The Executive Board is composed of 34 technically qualified members elected for three-year terms. At this annual Board meeting, the members agree upon the agenda for the World Health Assembly and the resolutions to be considered there. Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.Nomination of candidate for the post of Director-General. WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus makes a presentation to the Executive Board. The 150th session of the Executive Board takes place on 24-29 January 2022. The Executive Board is composed of 34 technically qualified members elected for three-year terms. At this annual Board meeting, the members agree upon the agenda for the World Health Assembly and the resolutions to be considered there. Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.Nomination of candidate for the post of Director-General. WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus makes a presentation to the Executive Board. The 150th session of the Executive Board takes place on 24-29 January 2022. The Executive Board is composed of 34 technically qualified members elected for three-year terms. At this annual Board meeting, the members agree upon the agenda for the World Health Assembly and the resolutions to be considered there. Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.
  • Dr Tedros - Election as DG of WHO (2017) (12)
    Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus responding to questions from journalists, during the post-election press conference.Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus responding to questions from journalists, during the post-election press conference.Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus responding to questions from journalists, during the post-election press conference.
  • Dr Tedros meets with ... (for media) (944)
    On 17 October 2024, His Excellency Mr Jérôme Bonnafont, Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations in Geneva, and WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus met in the WHO headquarters for the signing of seven contribution agreements. The contribution totaling €24 million comes through the Ministry of Europe & Foreign Affairs. It fits in the France–WHO Framework Agreement for 2020 to 2025, which provides both a strategic framework for engagement, aligned with WHO priorities, while providing legal, administrative and financial instruments for operationalizing collaboration. Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.On 17 October 2024, His Excellency Mr Jérôme Bonnafont, Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations in Geneva, and WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus met in the WHO headquarters for the signing of seven contribution agreements. The contribution totaling €24 million comes through the Ministry of Europe & Foreign Affairs. It fits in the France–WHO Framework Agreement for 2020 to 2025, which provides both a strategic framework for engagement, aligned with WHO priorities, while providing legal, administrative and financial instruments for operationalizing collaboration. Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.On 17 October 2024, His Excellency Mr Jérôme Bonnafont, Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations in Geneva, and WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus met in the WHO headquarters for the signing of seven contribution agreements. The contribution totaling €24 million comes through the Ministry of Europe & Foreign Affairs. It fits in the France–WHO Framework Agreement for 2020 to 2025, which provides both a strategic framework for engagement, aligned with WHO priorities, while providing legal, administrative and financial instruments for operationalizing collaboration. Title of WHO staff and officials reflects their respective position at the time the photo was taken.
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  • WHO DG and EMRO RD visit Syria, 11 Feb 2023
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