Tedros Adhanom Director General rescinds Goodwill Ambassador appointment
Please see my statement rescinding the appointment of a Goodwill Ambassador for NCDs in Africabit.ly/2gAvTl2
WHO
statement
22 October
2017
Over the
last few days, I have reflected on my appointment of H.E. President Robert
Mugabe as WHO Goodwill Ambassador for NCDs in Africa. As a result I have decided
to rescind the appointment.
I have
listened carefully to all who have expressed their concerns, and heard the
different issues that they have raised. I have also consulted with the
Government of Zimbabwe and we have concluded that this decision is in the best
interests of the World Health Organization.
It is my
aim to build a worldwide movement for global health. This movement must work
for everyone and include everyone.
For me,
what is important is to build political leadership and create unity around
bringing health to all, based on WHO’s core values.
I remain
firmly committed to working with all countries and their leaders to ensure that
every one has access to the health care they need.
We must
build bridges that bring us together and help us move forward in our quest to
achieve universal health coverage.
I thank
everyone who has voiced their concerns and shared their thoughts. I depend on
constructive debate to help and inform the work I have been elected to do.
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