[26], Under Tedros' tenure, the unmet need for family planning in Ethiopia has declined, and the contraceptive prevalence rate has doubled in five years. His official launch of candidacy in Geneva was attended by the chairperson of the African Union Commission, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Rwanda and Kenya, and the Minister of Health of Algeria. [6][15][8] In 2000, he earned a Doctor of Philosophy in community health from the University of Nottingham for research investigating the effects of dams on the transmission of malaria in the Tigray region of Ethiopia. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus . The Ethiopian government stated that, according to the report, the dam meets international standards and will be beneficial to Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia. The panel consisted of 10 members; 6 from the three countries and 4 international in the fields of water resources and hydrologic modelling, dam engineering, socioeconomic, and environmental. [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. 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. Montag, 20.04.2020, 20:27 In Äthiopien hat Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus das Gesundheitssystem reformiert, viele attestieren ihm großen Erfolg. Anti-Lukashenko protesters in Belarus try out new strategy to outsmart authorities Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (amharisch ቴዎድሮስ አድሓኖም ገብረኢየሱስ; * 3. [36] The panel held its fourth meeting in Addis Ababa in November 2012. [104][105][106][107] Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said that the claim had no evidence. Er ist Generaldirektor der Weltgesundheitsorganisation (WHO) und hatte zuvor in Äthiopien verschiedene Ministerämter inne. 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. [46] During the launch, it was stressed that the nomination of Tedros was based on merit and his prolific national and global credentials. [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%. [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." — Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) November 19, 2020. März 1965 in Asmara, Äthiopien, heute Eritrea) ist ein äthiopischer Biologe, Immunologe und Politiker. [2], Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus ist ein patronymischer Name wie die meisten äthiopischen Personennamen. He is married … [4], In May 2017, just prior to the WHO election, stories surfaced about an alleged cover-up of three possible cholera epidemics in Ethiopia in 2006, 2009 and 2011. Es gibt ein zwei Jahre altes Foto von Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, auf dem ein runder Goldrahmen den Kopf des Äthiopiers wie ein Heiligenschein umgibt. He particularly facilitated greater country ownership and urging countries to adhere to the WHO guidelines including the full implementation of the International Health Regulations. "[69], During the COVID-19 pandemic some government officials and public-health experts accused Tedros of failing to declare a pandemic soon enough, and of having a too close relationship with the government of China. The outcome document, called the Addis Ababa Action Agenda (AAAA), set policy actions by Member States, which draw upon all sources of finance, technology, innovation, trade, and data to support the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. In Äthiopien hat Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus das Gesundheitssystem reformiert, viele attestieren ihm großen Erfolg. "[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. 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[12], The rate of child deaths fell by 30 percent between 2005 and 2011. "[91], On 11 March 2020, the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic. 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. "[92] In March, he called the pandemic "the defining global health crisis of our time" and urged countries to increase testing for the virus,[93] as well as warning of the damage the virus could do in poor countries. [68] He made early trips to both the Democratic Republic of Congo and China during the Kivu Ebola epidemic. [58][59] He became the first African to lead the WHO, as well as the first Director-General elected in a vote open to all Member States. Im Mai 2017 wurde Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus auf der siebzigsten Weltgesundheitsversammlung für eine Amtszeit von fünf Jahren zum Generaldirektor der WHO gewählt. [50] The campaign was supported in part by a fund created by East African countries. 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. Marcolino Gomes Candau | [102], Tedros is married and has five children. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus / dpa 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. Although the full report has not been made public, and will not be until it is reviewed by the governments, Egypt and Ethiopia both released details. One way or another: Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus remains the dodgiest official ever appointed to the top post at WHO, right in the middle of the worst medical crisis ever inflicted on the world. Er ist der erste Afrikaner in diesem Amt und seine Wahl war ein zähes Ringen: Der Äthiopier Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus wurde als Nachfolger von … [6] Halfdan T. Mahler | It may yet become one. ", "Why is the world losing the fight against history's most lethal disease? As Chair of the Executive Council of the AU in 2014, Tedros highlighted the need for a paradigm shift in Africa's political and socio-economic governance and development to realize the continent's long-term agendas. [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." 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[71]\[72] In October 2017, he announced his senior leadership team, with women representing 60% of appointments. An American economist nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, David Steinman, accused WHO chief Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of being one of three officials in control of the Ethiopian security services from 2013 to 2015 according to a report by The Times. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has a background that raises a lot of questions. [88] On 23 January 2020, the WHO stated the novel coronavirus did not yet rise to the level of an international emergency, but that the organization was closely tracking the virus' evolution. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, head of the World Health Organization (WHO), is something of a superstar these days. Mugabe's appointment was severely criticised, with WHO member states and international organisations saying that Zimbabwe's healthcare system had in fact gone backwards under his regime, as well as pointing out Mugabe's many human rights abuses. It reviewed documents about the environmental impact of the dam and visited the dam site. Excellencies, distinguished guests, dear colleagues and friends, Thank you for the opportunity to address you today. Ethiopia was the first country to sign compact with the International Health Partnership. [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. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (Ge'ez: ቴዎድሮስ አድሓኖም ገብረኢየሱስ; n. 3 martie 1965, Asmara, Imperiul Etiopian) este un politician și academician etiopian, care este Director General al Organizației Mondiale a Sănătății din 2017. Eigentlich wollte der Äthiopier die Organisation reformieren und armen Menschen den Zugang zu medizinischer Versorgung erleichtern. The family originated from the Enderta awrajja of the province of Tigray. [26] The prevalence was reduced from its double-digit record to 4.2 in cities and 0.6 in rural areas. [24], In July 2009, Tedros was elected Board Chair of The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria for a two-year term. The dam was expected to have a reservoir of around 70 billion cubic meters, which was scheduled to start filling in 2014. [44], On 24 May 2016, on the margins of the 69th World Health Assembly, Tedros officially announced his candidacy for the post of the Director-General of the World Health Organization as the sole African candidate,[45] with endorsement from the African Union and Ministers of Health of the continent. [51] Tedros also hired Mercury Public Affairs, a US-based lobbying company, to help him with his bid. [16], In 1986, after his first degree, Tedros joined the Ministry of Health of the Derg as a junior public health expert. Hiroshi Nakajima | [26] The number of expectant mothers who delivered with the help of a skilled provider rose from 6 percent in 2005 to 10 percent in 2011, according to the 2011 Ethiopia Demographic and Health Survey. [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. [92] Tedros commented, "We are deeply concerned both by the alarming levels of spread and severity and by the alarming levels of inaction. [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. [39] Ethiopia requested that the Egyptian Ambassador explain the meeting. As Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tedros played a pivotal leadership role in the Africa Union's response to the 2013–2016 Western African Ebola virus epidemic. Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan established an International Panel of Experts to review and assess the study reports on the dam. [19][20] A review published in Global Health Governance considered progress in health indicators during this period to be significant. An der University of Nottingham promovierte er 2000 zum Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) im Fach Community Health.[1]. Anders Nordström | – Women Deliver", "Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was the best candidate for WHO DG", "W.H.O.