[49] Negash Kebret Botora, Ethiopia's ambassador to the UN and international organisations in Geneva, also played a critical role in the campaign. Eigentlich wollte der Äthiopier die Organisation reformieren und armen Menschen den Zugang zu medizinischer Versorgung erleichtern. In seiner Zeit als Gesundheitsminister Äthiopiens leitete er eine umfassende Reform des Gesundheitssystems des Landes ein. [26], During Tedros' tenure, TB prevention and treatment services were included as one of the packages of the Health Extension Workers which has resulted in improvement of performance and the achievement of the TB MDG targets ahead of the target time. Margaret Chan | 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. ", "Dr. Tedros Adhanom One of WHO Director General Finalist is an Individual Suspected of a Crime Against Humanity", "The WHO failed on Ebola. Nun soll er die Weltgesundheitsorganisation erneuern. [3][4] Tedros is the first non-physician and first African in the role;[5] he was endorsed by the African Union. 165.1k Followers, 13 Following, 362 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@drtedros) Adhanom ist dabei der Vatersname und Ghebreyesus der (nicht immer verwendete) Name des Großvaters, nicht der Nachname. [65][66][67], Tedros has overseen the WHO management of the Kivu Ebola epidemic. Zuvor bereits war er Vorsitzender des Roll Back Malaria Partnership Board und Co-Vorsitzender des Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Board. "[81] After a widespread condemnation, on 22 October 2017 Tedros rescinded Mugabe's goodwill ambassador role. The WHO chief's statement comes on the same day as US pharma giant Pfizer announced that its Covid-19 vaccine shows that it is 94.5 per cent effective in preventing the deadly virus. [26], Under Tedros' tenure, the unmet need for family planning in Ethiopia has declined, and the contraceptive prevalence rate has doubled in five years. 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. [36] The panel held its fourth meeting in Addis Ababa in November 2012. Based on the current trends, contraceptive prevalence rates will reach 65% by 2015 by reaching an additional 6.2 million women and adolescent girls. [26] The number of people starting HIV treatment increased more than 150-fold during 2005–2008. [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. 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. [26], According to the WHO Africa office (WHO-AFRO), in 2011 when Tedros was the minister of health, 75% of the land and 60% of the population was exposed to malaria in Ethiopia, although malaria admissions and deaths marginally fell in recent years. Tedros has not been as … Wer wissen will, wie stark die Weltgesundheitsorganisation WHO sich an … It reviewed documents about the environmental impact of the dam and visited the dam site. "[citation needed], Under Tedros, the Ministry of Health was able to turn around Ethiopia's record of the highest number of new HIV infections in Africa, bringing the number down dramatically. Tedros was instrumental in the successful outcome of the Third International Conference for Financing for Development, which was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 13–16 July 2015 demonstrating his negotiation and consensus building skills. [60][61] He took office for a five-year term on 1 July 2017. In November 2012, Tedros became Ethiopia's Minister of Foreign Affairs. There are some disturbing things about the 55-year old who was selected for the top job at the WHO in May 2017 that seem to have been skipped by the Media(D). In a statement on November 16, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus … März 1965 in Asmara, Äthiopien, heute Eritrea) ist ein äthiopischer Biologe, Immunologe und Politiker. [86], In early 2020, Tedros oversaw the world's management of the COVID-19 pandemic. 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[24], In July 2009, Tedros was elected Board Chair of The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria for a two-year term. [18], In October 2005, Tedros was appointed Minister of Health of Ethiopia by Prime Minister Meles Zenawi. 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[35], In May 2013, controversy intensified over the under-construction Hidase Dam in the Benishangul-Gumuz near Sudan as Ethiopia began diverting the Blue Nile for the dam's construction. An der University of Nottingham promovierte er 2000 zum Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) im Fach Community Health.[1]. [89] During the announcement, Tedros said "Make no mistake, though, this is an emergency in China. Tedros is the first non-physician and first African in the role; he was endorsed by the African Union. [13][70] He campaigned on the issue and reiterated this focus in his first speech as Director-General and throughout the 72nd Session of the UN General Assembly. [4] Im Januar 2020 soll Tedros, dessen Wahl zum WHO-Generaldirektor von der chinesischen Regierung unterstützt worden war, auf Drängen des chinesischen Präsidenten Xi Jinping Informationen über die Mensch-zu-Mensch-Übertragung von COVID-19 zurückgehalten haben, was von der WHO dementiert wird. The wide range of media campaigns to inform the public about the disease has helped achieve behavioral change. "[63], Tedros's candidacy for WHO director general was opposed vigorously by several Ethiopian parties, due to his career in the Tigray People's Liberation Front. [2], Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus ist ein patronymischer Name wie die meisten äthiopischen Personennamen. [3], Während seiner Zeit als Gesundheitsminister sollen Journalisten davon abgehalten worden sein, über Cholera-Ausbrüche zu berichten. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has a background that raises a lot of questions. November 2020 um 10:53 Uhr bearbeitet. But it has not yet become a global health emergency. [36][38], On 3 June 2013, while discussing the International Panel of Experts report with President Mohammad Morsi, Egyptian political leaders suggested methods to destroy the dam, including support for anti-government rebels. [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. [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. David Steinman accused Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, 55, who took over at the WHO three years ago, of being one of three officials in control … Morsi reportedly believes that is better to engage Ethiopia rather than attempt to force them. [34] He also promptly mobilised 200 Ethiopian health workers highly trained in management of public health emergencies and surveillance (by an initiative he created when he was the Minister of Health) to join the African Union response team. [46] During the launch, it was stressed that the nomination of Tedros was based on merit and his prolific national and global credentials. [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. [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. — Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) November 19, 2020. At that time, the dam was more than 22 percent complete and expected to produce 6,000 megawatts, making it Africa's largest hydroelectric power plant. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (Ge'ez: ቴዎድሮስ አድሓኖም ገብረኢየሱስ; born 3 March 1965) is an Ethiopian biologist, public health researcher and official who has served since 2017 as Director-General of the World Health Organization. Nachrichten, Analysen und Multimedia: Mehr lesen Sie auf Sputnik Deutschland Deren Chef, der Äthiopier Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, soll nach Angaben des äthiopischen Militärs versuchen, den abtrünnigen Tigray mit Waffen und diplomatischer Unterstützung zu helfen. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: Regierungen bekämpfen Coronavirus "gefährlich kurzsichtig" Der Chef der Weltgesundheitsorganisation sagt, dass zu wenig in den Schutz vor Epidemien investiert werde. "[91], On 11 March 2020, the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic. "[100], On 8 April 2020, in response to President Donald Trump's threat to cut U.S. funding to the WHO, Tedros responded by asking for the virus not to be politicized and calling for unity in fighting the "common enemy. 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. 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. 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. WHO-Chef Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus hat sich gegen Vorwürfe von US-Außenminister Mike Pompeo gewehrt, er sei von China "gekauft" worden. 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. "[89] On 31 January 2020, the WHO declared the COVID-19 outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Throughout his career, and as director-general of the World Health Organization, Tedros … [71]\[72] In October 2017, he announced his senior leadership team, with women representing 60% of appointments. Doch heute steht er für seinen chinafreundlichen Kurs in der Kritik. 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. One observer called it "a really nasty" election. [8][17], In 2001, Tedros was appointed head of the Tigray Regional Health Bureau. [26] The Health Ministry conducted the distribution of 20.5 million insecticide-treated bed nets to protect over 10 million families in malaria-prone areas between 2005 and 2008. [104][105][106][107] Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said that the claim had no evidence. 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Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, head of the World Health Organization (WHO), is something of a superstar these days. [6] [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." [92] Tedros commented, "We are deeply concerned both by the alarming levels of spread and severity and by the alarming levels of inaction. [78][79] Observers said Tedros was returning a campaign favour.