[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. Montag, 20.04.2020, 20:27 In Äthiopien hat Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus das Gesundheitssystem reformiert, viele attestieren ihm großen Erfolg. [19] The rate of new malaria admittances fell 54% in the country over the same period, while the number of childhood malaria cases reported at clinics fell by 60%. The same document alleges serious policy failures of the Government of which Tedros was the Minister of Health until 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. 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. 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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 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. 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. "[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. [39][40] The discussion was televised live without those present at meeting aware. [69], Tedros has identified universal health coverage as his top priority at WHO. [36] The panel held its fourth meeting in Addis Ababa in November 2012. November 2020 um 10:53 Uhr bearbeitet. Er wurde 2009 zum Vorsitzenden des Global Fund zur Bekämpfung von AIDS, Tuberkulose und Malaria gewählt. David Steinman accused Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, 55, who took over at the WHO three years ago, of being one of three officials in control … [8][9], Tedros is included in Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2020. 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. [3][4] Tedros is the first non-physician and first African in the role;[5] he was endorsed by the African Union. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (amharisch ቴዎድሮስ አድሓኖም ገብረኢየሱስ; * 3. [80] His judgement was widely questioned on social media. [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." It argues "Ethiopia faces many challenges related to human resources for healthcare, including the shortage of skilled health workers, high turnover and lack of retention of health professionals." ", "Dr. Tedros Adhanom One of WHO Director General Finalist is an Individual Suspected of a Crime Against Humanity", "The WHO failed on Ebola. 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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. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus machte an der Universität Asmara 1986 seinen Bachelor of Science (BSc) im Fach Biologie. [46] During the launch, it was stressed that the nomination of Tedros was based on merit and his prolific national and global credentials. [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. He particularly facilitated greater country ownership and urging countries to adhere to the WHO guidelines including the full implementation of the International Health Regulations. It may yet become one. ", "Ebola responders face deadly attacks. But it has not yet become a global health emergency. And especially my appreciation to my friend Ambassador Ischinger. [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. 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. [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." View original tweet on … "[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. 1.1M likes. [12], The rate of child deaths fell by 30 percent between 2005 and 2011. Vor der Wahl zum WHO-Generaldirektor war Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus von 2005 bis 2012 äthiopischer Gesundheitsminister und von 2012 bis 2016 Außenminister. 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. 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[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. [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. [5] Da die WHO Chinas Vorgehen und die angebliche Offenheit seiner Führung lobt sowie Propagandabotschaften unkommentiert lässt, wurde von Tedros vielfach der Rücktritt gefordert. Adhanom ist dabei der Vatersname und Ghebreyesus der (nicht immer verwendete) Name des Großvaters, nicht der Nachname. [60][61] He took office for a five-year term on 1 July 2017. [49] Negash Kebret Botora, Ethiopia's ambassador to the UN and international organisations in Geneva, also played a critical role in the campaign. [102], Tedros is married and has five children. [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). [65][66][67], Tedros has overseen the WHO management of the Kivu Ebola epidemic. [8][17], In 2001, Tedros was appointed head of the Tigray Regional Health Bureau. Im Mai 2017 wurde Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus auf der siebzigsten Weltgesundheitsversammlung für eine Amtszeit von fünf Jahren zum Generaldirektor der WHO gewählt. [89] During the announcement, Tedros said "Make no mistake, though, this is an emergency in China. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Geneva, Switzerland. [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." 165.1k Followers, 13 Following, 362 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@drtedros) "[81] After a widespread condemnation, on 22 October 2017 Tedros rescinded Mugabe's goodwill ambassador role. 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. "[90] In the first week of February 2020, Tedros reiterated per WHO and international guidelines that governments adopt policies to stop the spread of the disease that were "evidence-based and consistent," and not to "unnecessarily interfere with international travel and trade. World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has become a household name during the pandemic. 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. [28][29] He played key role in saving the Forum from collapse by bringing polarized positions closer. [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. [26], Under Tedros' tenure, the unmet need for family planning in Ethiopia has declined, and the contraceptive prevalence rate has doubled in five years. Nun soll er die Weltgesundheitsorganisation erneuern. "[91], On 11 March 2020, the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic. The family originated from the Enderta awrajja of the province of Tigray. Jong-wook Lee | [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. [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. 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! Wer wissen will, wie stark die Weltgesundheitsorganisation WHO sich an … The dam was expected to have a reservoir of around 70 billion cubic meters, which was scheduled to start filling in 2014. Excellencies, distinguished guests, dear colleagues and friends, Thank you for the opportunity to address you today. In November 2012, Tedros became Ethiopia's Minister of Foreign Affairs. He is married … Anti-Lukashenko protesters in Belarus try out new strategy to outsmart authorities [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. 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. Director-General of the World Health Organization 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Es gibt ein zwei Jahre altes Foto von Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, auf dem ein runder Goldrahmen den Kopf des Äthiopiers wie ein Heiligenschein umgibt. 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. "[44] Both agreed to review the report of the International Panel of Experts and implement their recommendations, working to defuse the tensions and ease the crisis. [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%. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has a background that raises a lot of questions. Nachrichten, Analysen und Multimedia: Mehr lesen Sie auf Sputnik Deutschland 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. [6] Marcolino Gomes Candau | [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. [37] The panel submitted its preliminary report to the respective governments at the end of May 2013. [92] Tedros commented, "We are deeply concerned both by the alarming levels of spread and severity and by the alarming levels of inaction. [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. American economist David Steinman is calling for Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of the World Health Organization, to be prosecuted for genocide over his alleged actions in Ethiopia, The Times reports. [73][74] While Tedros received praise for his commitment to gender equality, he also received criticism for a lack of transparency. [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. [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. – Women Deliver", "Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was the best candidate for WHO DG", "W.H.O. [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. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: Regierungen bekämpfen Coronavirus "gefährlich kurzsichtig" Der Chef der Weltgesundheitsorganisation sagt, dass zu wenig in den Schutz vor Epidemien investiert werde. The entire planet hangs on … [according to whom?] Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus . "[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.