Tedros Adhanom GhebreyesusVerified account

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Director General of the World Health Organization

Geneva, Switzerland
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  1. 7 hours ago

    Almost 3 weeks have passed since the last confirmed case in on June 6. This shows strong progress: the response is on the right track. We are not done yet, we might see more cases. We need to keep vigilant. I thank & all partners for the tireless efforts.

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  2. 8 hours ago

    I join many others in commending you for the regular update on the situation dear Amir . I am proud of you as always. Keep it up! Thank you also for the productive meeting we had yesterday. So impressed by your vision & passion. Look forward to working with you closely!

    I’m so sorry to learn that we have lost another Ethiopian victim of yesterday’s attack who was in ICU at Black Lion Hospital. My sincere sympathy and condolences to the family, friends & all Ethiopians.
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    Jun 21

    WHO’s disease surveillance system can work even when doctors and health workers are in remote areas, using their smart phones to enter even when they are offline. The information will be updated when the device is connected to internet

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  4. 21 hours ago

    I believe so!

    Would Ethiopia take the next step and increase taxes on tobacco as the most cost effective PREVENTION policy to protect its young population from getting addicted to tobacco, and hence safeguard its demographic dividend? Time for bold action!
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  5. Jun 23

    Today I met with my brother , the Health Minister of . I'm impressed by his plans to build a compassionate health workforce, essential for universal health coverage. We will strengthen the WHO-Ethiopia 🇪🇹 collaboration to achieve

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  6. Jun 23

    Heartbroken by the violent attack today in . Violence is never an answer. I want to thank all first responders who are caring for the wounded and saving lives. My thoughts are with my brothers and sisters in Ethiopia.🇪🇹

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  7. Jun 22

    Today I met with Ambassador Zlatanovic of . We had a great discussion on the collaboration between the government and our WHO country office. We will work together to develop a national health strategy to focus on .

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  8. Jun 22

    My good friend Ambassador Serra of is going back to after serving five years in Geneva. His support was key for WHO’s strategic plan. We also discussed ways for strengthening our action to beat cancer, diabetes, lung & heart disease. It’s time to

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  9. Jun 22

    It was a pleasure to meet with Ambassador AlSammak of the League of Arab States. We exchanged views on the need to strengthen collaboration with regional organizations to advance health in the global agenda.

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  10. Jun 21

    I met Mohammed in the asylum seeker centre in Athens today. He is from Syria. He had polio and now relies on a wheelchair. All his medical needs are taken care of by the Greek government but he dreams of going back home to be with his wife and daughters

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    Jun 21

    L'OMS félicite Madagascar, qui a obtenu ce jour le statut de « Pays libre de la  » ! BRAVO !

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  12. Jun 21

    Impressive to see ’s commitment to expanding primary care centers, known as TOMYs. First centre created last year, there are now 94 and government plans to create 240. Each has a team of who do health promotion in communities and provide basic care services.

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  13. Jun 21

    Just visited the Eleonas centre for asylum seekers in Athens. Around 1500 people live here, mostly from Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria. Thanks to the generosity of the government, asylum seekers have free access to the public health system in . can be a reality.

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    Jun 21

    WHO and the Greek Ministry of Health have inaugurated the new WHO Country Office in with and WHO Regional Director for Europe Dr Zsuzsanna Jakab present for the official ceremony.

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    Jun 20

    Just over a month into the response in , further spread has largely been contained. In spite of progress, there should be no room for laxity and complacency until it's finally over. This is a collaborative effort led by

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  16. Jun 20

    Thrilled to inaugurate our new WHO country office in with the Minister of Health and Regional Director Zsuzsanna Jakab. We will work closely with the government to support them on their journey towards . Ευχαριστούμε την Ελλάδα!

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  17. Jun 20

    Just over a month into the response in , further spread has largely been contained. In spite of progress, there should be no room for laxity and complacency until it's finally over. This is a collaborative effort led by

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  18. Jun 20

    An honour to meet with Alexis Tsipras. I commend for the progress on primary health care and Universal Health Coverage. Thanks for your commitment to public health reform. I’m proud to be in Athens to open our newest WHO country office 🇬🇷

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    Jun 20

    - is setting up an Alumni Network for previous WHO Interns. As an ex-WHO intern and global health ambassador, we would love you to be the face of the Alumni Network!

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    Jun 20

    Markets used as sensitization sites in Itipo. Issiaga Konate Risk coms Officer (Blue Jacket) in partnership with African Union communication colleagues are walking along Markets and places to raise awarness of communities about and to share preventive messages.

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