May 13, 2021
Dr. Tedros
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, joined the Yale Institute of Global Health this week to discuss the status of COVID-19 and its variants around the world and what needs to be done to manage this and future pandemics. More than 500 people joined the virtual conversation to hear how the WHO works with countries around the world on preparedness and response to not only arrest COVID-19, but other diseases and potential health threats.
Saad Omer, Director of the Yale Institute for Global Health, welcomed Dr. Tedros, who previously served as Ethiopia’s Minister of Health, by citing not only his valuable leadership at the WHO but also the comprehensive reform he led of Ethiopia’s health system. “Under his leadership, Ethiopia expanded its health infrastructure, developed innovative health financing mechanisms, and expanded its health workforce.” Omer then segued into Dr. Tedros’ role with WHO in m