Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has a background that raises a lot of questions. [23] This program included the construction of 4,000 health centres, trained and deployed more than 30,000 health extension workers, and developed a new cadre of hospital management professionals as part of a Health Extension Program (HEP). Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus / dpa [21][22][19] The Tedros and the Health Ministry's activities from 2005 to 2008 were supported by US$1.9 billion in development aid, increased focus on links between community and centralized health systems, and less exclusive attention to HIV/AIDS and Malaria. Er etablierte eine universelle Krankenversicherung und verbesserte trotz begrenzter Ressourcen den Zugang zur Gesundheitsversorgung. [43] On 18 June, Tedros and Egyptian Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr issued a joint statement reiterating "their commitment to strengthen their bilateral relations and coordinate their efforts to reach an understanding regarding all outstanding issues between both countries in a manner of trust and openness building on the positive developments of their relations. 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[84] The Chief of General Staff Birhanu Jula Gelalcha publicly accused Tedros of backing the group on 19 November 2020 and trying to get weapons for them. The director-general of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)-influenced World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, is not a medical doctor and is a member of a Marxist-Leninist Ethiopian political party that analysts have listed as a perpetrator of terrorism. [5][13], In 1986, Tedros received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Asmara. The allegations were made by Larry Gostin, an American law professor who was acting as an adviser to rival candidate David Nabarro from the UK. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreye sus 2 HOUR S AGO If everything you knew about vaccines came from social media, you could be forgiven for thinking global immunisation rates are collapsing under a torrent of misinformation from anti-vaccine activists sowing seeds of doubt in the minds of parents. [73][74] While Tedros received praise for his commitment to gender equality, he also received criticism for a lack of transparency. Jong-wook Lee | Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: Regierungen bekämpfen Coronavirus "gefährlich kurzsichtig" Der Chef der Weltgesundheitsorganisation sagt, dass zu wenig in den Schutz vor Epidemien investiert werde. In a profile published in April 2010, The Lancet reported that Tedros was "a household name at the Global Fund Secretariat"[25] before his election as Board Chair where his leadership was regularly cited at the Global Fund that resulted in Ethiopia being named as an exemplary high-performing country. November 2020 um 10:53 Uhr bearbeitet. [14] He studied at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and was awarded Master of Science degree in Immunology of Infectious Diseases from University of London in 1992. Er ist Generaldirektor der Weltgesundheitsorganisation (WHO) und hatte zuvor in Äthiopien verschiedene Ministerämter inne. From 2008 until 2009, he was a member of the High Level Taskforce on Innovative International Financing for Health Systems, co-chaired by Gordon Brown and Robert Zoellick. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, head of the World Health Organization (WHO), is something of a superstar these days. — Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) November 19, 2020. Director-General of the World Health Organization [citation needed] Tedros "was supported by a bloc of African and Asian countries, including China, which has considerable influence with those members" while "the US, UK and Canada... lent their support to... the British doctor David Nabarro." Breitbart reports: Tedros was the country’s health minister from 2005 to 2012 and its foreign minister until 2016, when his … [63] The African Union delegation to the UN dismissed the report, published in The New York Times, as "an unfounded and unverified defamation campaign, conveniently coming out only days before the election. [89] During the announcement, Tedros said "Make no mistake, though, this is an emergency in China. "[81] After a widespread condemnation, on 22 October 2017 Tedros rescinded Mugabe's goodwill ambassador role. [36] The panel held its fourth meeting in Addis Ababa in November 2012. "[69] African leaders expressed support for Tedros' handling of the COVID-19 crisis, with South African President and Chair of the African Union Cyril Ramaphosa stating that he showed "exceptional leadership. Vor der Wahl zum WHO-Generaldirektor war Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus von 2005 bis 2012 äthiopischer Gesundheitsminister und von 2012 bis 2016 Außenminister. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (Ge'ez: ቴዎድሮስ አድሓኖም ገብረኢየሱስ; born 3 March 1965)[1] is an Ethiopian[1] biologist, public health researcher and official[2] who has served since 2017 as Director-General of the World Health Organization. In an interview he conducted with Devex in November 2014, Tedros discusses what "disappointed" him in the global response to Ebola, the importance of solidarity in overcoming the outbreak, and how the deadly virus has transformed to a crisis beyond health. Nachrichten, Analysen und Multimedia: Mehr lesen Sie auf Sputnik Deutschland [6] He has held two high-level positions in the government of Ethiopia: Minister of Health from 2005 to 2012[7] and Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2012 to 2016. View original tweet on … [39][40] The discussion was televised live without those present at meeting aware. [75][76], On 18 October 2017, Tedros announced that he had chosen President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe to serve as a WHO Goodwill Ambassador to help tackle non-communicable diseases for Africa. [8] In late 2003, Tedros was appointed a State Minister (deputy minister) for Health, and served for just over a year. [51] Tedros also hired Mercury Public Affairs, a US-based lobbying company, to help him with his bid. What can we do? [94] Tedros praised China for its containment measures, describing them as a "new standard for outbreak control. [26] The number of people starting HIV treatment increased more than 150-fold during 2005–2008. [8][9] He held this position from November 2012 until 2016, as part of Hailemariam Desalegn's cabinet reshuffle after he was approved by the EPRDF as party leader (and thus Prime Minister). [41] Morsi's top aide apologized for the "unintended embarrassment" and his cabinet released a statement promoting "good neighborliness, mutual respect and the pursuit of joint interests without either party harming the other." The document further reveals that "Ethiopia is one of the most malaria-prone countries in Africa, with rates of morbidity and mortality increasing dramatically (i.e. "[101], Tedros stated he received death threats and racist remarks that he attributed to Taiwan with complicity from its Foreign Ministry,[102][103] an allegation Taiwanese officials vehemently denied, requesting an apology. Prevention measures like the use of condoms have shot up starkly with increased awareness on the disease and advertising urging safe sex practices and condom use. März 1965 in Asmara, Äthiopien, heute Eritrea) ist ein äthiopischer Biologe, Immunologe und Politiker. Elects Ethiopia's Tedros as First Director General From Africa", "Fatal outbreak not a cholera epidemic, insists Ethiopia", "Candidate to Lead the W.H.O. [30] The Conference, however, was criticized by a few observers for failing to come up with new money for implementing the SDGs during its process[31] while a follow up report by the Economic and Social Council Forum in April 2016 was much more optimistic and provided the framework to monitor the commitments. [102], Tedros is married and has five children. [26] The government's collaboration with local and international governmental and non-governmental organizations has also positively influenced access to HIV/AIDS related service centers. He has held two high-level positions in the government of Ethiopia: Minister of Health from 2005 to 2012 and Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2012 to 2016. Adhanom ist dabei der Vatersname und Ghebreyesus der (nicht immer verwendete) Name des Großvaters, nicht der Nachname. Mugabe was chair of the African Union when Tedros was endorsed as a sole African Union candidate in a murky process that did not consider qualified alternatives like Michel Sidibé of Mali and Awa Marie Coll-Seck of Senegal. The more mundane facts about Dr. Tedros are that he was born in 1965 in Asmara, which was part of Ethiopia at the time but is now in Eritrea. We must step up security in DRC", "Opinion: All nations should have universal health care", "Curriculum Vitae: Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus", "Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus elected new head of WHO", "Dr Tedros takes office as WHO Director-General", "World Health Organization Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Never Stops Worrying", "Curriculum Vitae: Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. [26] According to the HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Office (HAPCO) said the rate of HIV infection in Ethiopia has declined by 90% between 2002 and 2012, while the rate AIDS-related death has dropped by 53%. Doch heute steht er für seinen chinafreundlichen Kurs in der Kritik. The TPLF provided millions of dollars in financial support for Tedros's candidacy in WHO. The entire planet hangs on … Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus ist 1965 in Asmara geboren, das damals von Äthiopien besetzt war und heute die Hauptstadt Eritreas ist, eines der ärmsten Länder der Welt. [3][4] Tedros is the first non-physician and first African in the role;[5] he was endorsed by the African Union. [69], Tedros has identified universal health coverage as his top priority at WHO. During his tenure, the AU adopted its First Ten Year Implementation Plan for Agenda 2063 – a roadmap for achieving a prosperous Africa based on inclusive growth and sustainable growth, which has placed health as its centerpiece. [82][83], In remarks to the Anadolu Agency, some Ethiopian government officials anonymously accused Tedros of soliciting support for the Tigray People's Liberation Front during the 2020 Tigray conflict. [12] His younger brother died at the age of 3 or 4 years, possibly of a preventable disease like measles, which Tedros often discusses as a defining experience in regards to the need for global healthcare. ", "Dr. Tedros Adhanom One of WHO Director General Finalist is an Individual Suspected of a Crime Against Humanity", "The WHO failed on Ebola. [42] Tedros said the dam will be used exclusively for power generation and is being constructed in a way that takes Egypt's water security concerns into account. [10], Tedros was born in Asmara, which at that time was in Ethiopia—but is now the capital of Eritrea[11]—to Adhanom Gebreyesus and Melashu Weldegabir. [77] He said Zimbabwe was "a country that places universal health coverage and health promotion at the centre of its policies to provide health care to all." The dam was expected to have a reservoir of around 70 billion cubic meters, which was scheduled to start filling in 2014. [12], The rate of child deaths fell by 30 percent between 2005 and 2011. 165.1k Followers, 13 Following, 362 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@drtedros) [24], In July 2009, Tedros was elected Board Chair of The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria for a two-year term. ", "Ebola responders face deadly attacks. Elects Ethiopia's Tedros as New Director General", "World Health Assembly elects Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as new WHO Director-General", 'Dr Tedros', the WHO chief leading the fight against the pandemic, "WHO: Appointment of Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as new WHO Director-General", "Congratulations New Director-General! Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Tesfamariam Alemayehu, Andrea Bosma, Karen Hanna Witten, Awash Teklehaimanot: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Mitiku Haile, deanb, Karen Hanna Witten, Asefaw Getachew, Ambachew M. Yohannes, Mekonnen Yohannes, Hailay D. Teklehaimanot, Steven W. 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