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! [citation needed] He also helped achieve the agreement between the Federal Government of Somalia and Jubaland Political Actors, which played a role in improving the delivery of health services and protecting the safety and security of Somali citizens. Nachrichten, Analysen und Multimedia: Mehr lesen Sie auf Sputnik Deutschland [65][66][67], Tedros has overseen the WHO management of the Kivu Ebola epidemic. [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. Gro Harlem Brundtland | [73][74] While Tedros received praise for his commitment to gender equality, he also received criticism for a lack of transparency. [94] Tedros praised China for its containment measures, describing them as a "new standard for outbreak control. Excellencies, distinguished guests, dear colleagues and friends, Thank you for the opportunity to address you today. [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. [according to whom?] März 1965 in Asmara, Äthiopien, heute Eritrea) ist ein äthiopischer Biologe, Immunologe und Politiker. World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has become a household name during the pandemic. According to the Egyptian government, the report found that the dimensions and size of the dam should be changed. During this period she was also Director of International Programmes at the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, a post she held since 2015 to advance women's health and reproductive rights globally. He was also member of several academic and global health think tanks including the Aspen Institute and Harvard School of Public Health. But it has not yet become a global health emergency. [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. The entire planet hangs on … [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." "[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. [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). "[81] After a widespread condemnation, on 22 October 2017 Tedros rescinded Mugabe's goodwill ambassador role. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus . Based on the current trends, contraceptive prevalence rates will reach 65% by 2015 by reaching an additional 6.2 million women and adolescent girls. [19] In 2010 the US State Department named Ethiopia as one of the US Global Health Initiative Plus countries, providing the country with greater access to resources for public health projects. Jede Panikmache, sogar das Wort "Pandemie" hat WHO-Generaldirektor Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus peinlich vermieden. [26] The number of people starting HIV treatment increased more than 150-fold during 2005–2008. At this time the Ethiopian health ministry faced challenges that included poverty, poor infrastructure, and a declining global economic situation; Ethiopia employed fewer doctors than the number of Ethiopian doctors working in the Chicago metropolitan area. [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. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, head of the World Health Organization (WHO), is something of a superstar these days. The outbreaks were allegedly wrongly labelled as "acute watery diarrhea" (AWD)—a symptom of cholera—in the absence of laboratory confirmation of Vibrio cholerae in an attempt to play down the significance of the epidemics. [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. [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]. [7], Brock Chisholm | [60][61] He took office for a five-year term on 1 July 2017. In der bewaffneten Auseinandersetzung zwischen der äthiopischen Zentralregierung und der Regionalregierung in Tigray ab November 2020 warf ihm erstere eine einseitige Parteinahme für letztere vor. [37] The panel submitted its preliminary report to the respective governments at the end of May 2013. 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. [5] Da die WHO Chinas Vorgehen und die angebliche Offenheit seiner Führung lobt sowie Propagandabotschaften unkommentiert lässt, wurde von Tedros vielfach der Rücktritt gefordert. [24], In July 2009, Tedros was elected Board Chair of The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria for a two-year term. "[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. [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. [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). The TPLF provided millions of dollars in financial support for Tedros's candidacy in WHO. [26] The prevalence was reduced from its double-digit record to 4.2 in cities and 0.6 in rural areas. [39][40] The discussion was televised live without those present at meeting aware. [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%. [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. 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. 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. Tedros has not been as … 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. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: Regierungen bekämpfen Coronavirus "gefährlich kurzsichtig" Der Chef der Weltgesundheitsorganisation sagt, dass zu wenig in den Schutz vor Epidemien investiert werde. Halfdan T. Mahler | [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. [19], The decline in the infection rate has been attributed to the concerted effort of the Ministry of Health in providing medicines and organizing various awareness-raising programs. Eigentlich wollte der Äthiopier die Organisation reformieren und armen Menschen den Zugang zu medizinischer Versorgung erleichtern. [71]\[72] In October 2017, he announced his senior leadership team, with women representing 60% of appointments. Marcolino Gomes Candau | Im Mai 2017 wurde Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus auf der siebzigsten Weltgesundheitsversammlung für eine Amtszeit von fünf Jahren zum Generaldirektor der WHO gewählt. [8][9], Tedros is included in Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2020. Hiroshi Nakajima | [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. American economist David Steinman is calling for Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of the World Health Organization, to be prosecuted for … 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. 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. 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. Doch heute steht er für seinen chinafreundlichen Kurs in der Kritik. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (amharisch ቴዎድሮስ አድሓኖም ገብረኢየሱስ; * 3. Anders Nordström | Ethiopia was the first country to sign compact with the International Health Partnership. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has a background that raises a lot of questions. 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. WHO-Chef Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus hat sich gegen Vorwürfe von US-Außenminister Mike Pompeo gewehrt, er sei von China "gekauft" worden. The editor-in-chief of Lancet, a prominent medical journal, called Tedros "Dictator-General. [90] During the PHEIC announcement, Tedros stated there was no cause to limit trade or travel with China and said "Let me be clear, this declaration is not a vote of no confidence in China. 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. It reviewed documents about the environmental impact of the dam and visited the dam site. [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. He is married … [39] However, on 10 June 2013, he said that "all options are open" because "Egypt's water security cannot be violated at all," clarifying that he was "not calling for war," but that he would not allow Egypt's water supply to be endangered. 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. The same document alleges serious policy failures of the Government of which Tedros was the Minister of Health until 2013. For Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the COVID-19 pandemic is just such a defining moment. 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. [16], In 1986, after his first degree, Tedros joined the Ministry of Health of the Derg as a junior public health expert. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was elected as WHO Director-General for a five-year term by WHO Member States at the Seventieth World Health Assembly in May 2017. [26] The office has managed to integrate the people in HIV prevention and control activities. He appointed Dr. Tereza Kasaeva of the Russian Ministry of Health to lead the WHO Global Tuberculosis Program without soliciting civil society input; days before the appointment, civil society organizations had published an open letter calling for a competitive, open process to identify the Program's new director. [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. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (amharisch ቴዎድሮስ አድሓኖም ገብረኢየሱስ; * 3. [95][96][69][97][98][99] According to the BBC, "while Dr Tedros may be political, a lot of that political effort seems to be spent reassuring authoritarian, opaque governments, in a bid to get them to work with the WHO to tackle diseases which threaten global health. [18], In October 2005, Tedros was appointed Minister of Health of Ethiopia by Prime Minister Meles Zenawi. [49] Negash Kebret Botora, Ethiopia's ambassador to the UN and international organisations in Geneva, also played a critical role in the campaign. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, https://de.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tedros_Adhanom_Ghebreyesus&oldid=205879646, „Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike“, äthiopischer Biologe, Immunologe, Politiker, WHO-Generaldirektor. [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. [104][105][106][107] Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said that the claim had no evidence. [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." He collected the most votes during both rounds. View original tweet on … [69], Tedros has identified universal health coverage as his top priority at WHO. ", "Why is the world losing the fight against history's most lethal disease? [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. [citation needed] He also advocated that the Ebola crises offer a unique opportunity to strengthen primary health care and highlight the importance of health as a critical security issue. [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. Er wurde als erster Generaldirektor der WHO von der Weltgesundheitsversammlung aus mehreren Kandidaten gewählt und er ist die erste Person aus Afrika, die als technischer und administrativer Leiter der WHO fungiert. [19] Infant mortality decreased by 23 percent, from 77 to 59 deaths per 1,000 births, while under-five mortality decreased by 28 percent, from 123 to 88 per 1,000 births. 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. [19] Tedros designed the health workforce "flooding" reform strategy that has resulted in the training and deployment of thousands of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, laboratory technologists and health officers. 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. Er etablierte eine universelle Krankenversicherung und verbesserte trotz begrenzter Ressourcen den Zugang zur Gesundheitsversorgung. Tedros was responsible for the organization of the Addis Ababa Action Agenda (AAAA) document in which the attending countries committed to financing for the Sustainable Development Goals. 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. Er ist Generaldirektor der Weltgesundheitsorganisation (WHO) und hatte zuvor in Äthiopien verschiedene Ministerämter inne. He was Chair of the Roll Back Malaria Partnership (2007–2009), Programme Coordinating Board of UNAIDS (2009–2010) and the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (2009–2011) and Co-Chair of The Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (2005–2009). Die Vorwürfe sind berechtigt, denn WHO-Chef Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus ist der falsche Mann an der Spitze. And especially my appreciation to my friend Ambassador Ischinger. 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. [46] During the launch, it was stressed that the nomination of Tedros was based on merit and his prolific national and global credentials. 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. 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The family originated from the Enderta awrajja of the province of Tigray. [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. [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. Wer wissen will, wie stark die Weltgesundheitsorganisation WHO sich an … One observer called it "a really nasty" election. [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. They accused him of pressurizing UN bodies so they would try to restrain the Government of Ethiopia's offensive on the TPLF, as well as seeking support from Egypt and East African nations for the group. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus machte an der Universität Asmara 1986 seinen Bachelor of Science (BSc) im Fach Biologie. He particularly facilitated greater country ownership and urging countries to adhere to the WHO guidelines including the full implementation of the International Health Regulations. Vaccine alone will not end the coronavirus pandemic, World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday. We have therefore made the assessment that COVID-19 can be characterized as a pandemic. 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. In Äthiopien hat Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus das Gesundheitssystem reformiert, viele attestieren ihm großen Erfolg. [6] [62][63] UN officials said more aid and vaccines could have been delivered to Ethiopia if the outbreaks had been confirmed as cholera. It was also noted that Mugabe himself does not use his own country's health system, instead travelling to Singapore for treatment. [78][79] Observers said Tedros was returning a campaign favour. [22][7][19], As Minister of Health, Tedros was able to form a close relationship with prominent figures including former American president Bill Clinton and the Clinton Foundation and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Er wurde 2009 zum Vorsitzenden des Global Fund zur Bekämpfung von AIDS, Tuberkulose und Malaria gewählt. ", "Ebola responders face deadly attacks. [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. [36] The panel held its fourth meeting in Addis Ababa in November 2012. Montag, 20.04.2020, 20:27 In Äthiopien hat Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus das Gesundheitssystem reformiert, viele attestieren ihm großen Erfolg. [85] Tedros denied soliciting support for the TPLF. Tedros, my friend, retract your decision, consult with colleagues, and rethink", "WHO cancels Robert Mugabe goodwill ambassador role", "Director General rescinds Goodwill Ambassador appointment", "Ethiopia: WHO director-general works as TPLF diplomat", "Ethiopian army accuses WHO chief of supporting Tigray forces", "WHO chief denies Ethiopia's claim of backing Tigray region", "Mission impossible? [3][4] Tedros is the first non-physician and first African in the role;[5] he was endorsed by the African Union. [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. Candidate for Director-General of the World Health Organization", "Transforming Health Care in Ethiopia: An Interview with Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesu", "His Excelency Dr Tedros Adhanom G/Eyesus", "Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: The 100 Most Influential People of 2020", "Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus – a Global Fund for the health MDGs", "World Health Organization Leader Says Universal Health Coverage is a 'Rights Issue, "WHO: Ethiopia extends health to its people. 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.