Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

Possibilities of investment, innovation in field of AYUSH are limitless: PM Modi

"We are already witnessing an unprecedented boom in the production of AYUSH medicines, supplements and cosmetics," said the Prime Minister. 

Apr 20, 2022, 14:22 PM IST

Investments needed to support innovation in traditional medicine, says WHO chief Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

“Long-term strategic investments with government commitment needed to support innovation ecosystem for medicine in general and traditional medicine in particular,” said WHO chief. 

Apr 20, 2022, 12:11 PM IST

Omicron threat: WHO recommends countries ease Covid-19 measures 'in steady, slow way'

"We are now starting to see a very worrying increase in deaths in most regions of the world," WHO Director-General said. 

Feb 02, 2022, 06:27 AM IST

‘Just give us the vaccines’, WHO pleads, as poor countries face vaccine shortage

"Our world is failing, as the global community we are failing," said WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

Jun 26, 2021, 09:11 AM IST

One in 3 women subjected to physical or sexual violence in their life: WHO

Research found that the number of women who face physical and sexual violence, approximately 736 million worldwide, has remained "largely unchanged over the past decade," according to a statement from the WHO.

Mar 10, 2021, 07:28 AM IST

Anil Soni appointed first CEO of The WHO Foundation, know more about this Indian-origin health expert

Indian-origin global health expert Anil Soni has been appointed as the first Chief Executive Officer of the newly launched The WHO Foundation. The newly launched The WHO Foundation works alongside the World Health Organization to address the most pressing health challenges across the world.

Dec 08, 2020, 12:07 PM IST

WHO launches #SafeHands challenge to help people fight coronavirus outbreak- WATCH

The WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, also shared a similar video and invited people to take the safe hands challenge.  

Mar 17, 2020, 14:43 PM IST

World Health Assembly: Ethiopia's Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus elected as new WHO Director-General

Dr Adhanom succeeds China's Dr Margaret Chan, who has been WHO’s Director-General since 1 January 2007.

May 24, 2017, 10:04 AM IST