The fight against HIV/AIDS cannot be won unless countries take ownership of protecting and supporting the health of communities both near and… — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
I envision a world where everyone can lead healthy and productive lives, regardless of who they are or where they live. — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
When people are healthy, their families, communities and countries thrive. — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
During World Immunization Week, we must celebrate our shared results and redouble our efforts to improve the health and lives of people… — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
Diabetes can be successfully prevented and managed by a healthy lifestyle. When not managed, it can lead to severe organ damage and… — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
Strong health and disease surveillance systems halt epidemics that take lives, disrupt economies, and pose global health security threats. — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
Expanding health coverage is not a technical issue but a political one; it should be seen as a right and a means… — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
The Ministry of Health started by restructuring Ethiopia's previously male-dominated health system with women at the center. — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
Investing in girls and women is the smartest thing we can do, and will help us to improve opportunities for all people.… — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
We are convinced that universal health coverage, with strong primary care and essential financial protection, is the key to achieving the ambitious… — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
Strong leadership is essential in the face of health crises. Complex public health emergencies demand a collective response with high-level political and… — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
As a candidate for Director-General of the WHO, I believe there is a key role WHO needs to play to improve and… — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
Scaling up community health workers and health system capacity must be a fundamental component of our efforts to achieve universal health coverage,… — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
I speak often about my personal experiences with malaria in the field as a young public health officer because it had such… — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
Ensuring investment in health systems will not only help us manage HIV/AIDS, it will also support our efforts to prevent and treat… — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
Stabilizing economies and reducing political and civil strife are means to development and, as such, are part of the approach for promoting… — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
Soon after joining the Ministry of Health in Ethiopia, I was called upon as part of team to respond to a malaria… — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
In 2009, when I was Health Minister, we re-engineered our business processes to examine the weaknesses and opportunities in our health system.… — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
The specter of climate change threatens worsening natural disasters, rapid urbanization, forced migration, and economic hardship for the most vulnerable. Despite significant… — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
The 2000 Durban conference prompted action, and since then, great strides have been made in global health and the fight against HIV/AIDS. — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
Depression is a leading cause of ill health and disability, and many do not have access to mental health services and face… — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
That all-too-common gap - between where the doctors, facilities and resources are based and where the individuals suffering from HIV live -… — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
Universal health coverage is an ambitious goal, but it is one that can create a healthier and more equitable world for all… — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
Our biggest achievement was health-sector reform. The success was in making sure that primary health care was the center of gravity in… — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
Working together with our exceptional leadership team, our Ministry of Health was empowered to make smart investments that could unlock our potential… — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
We live in a world at constant risk of public health emergencies. In our increasingly interconnected world, public health emergencies can affect… — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
During my tenure as Minister of Health of Ethiopia from 2005 to 2012, we achieved tremendous progress in tackling the many infectious… — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
Climate change and variations particularly impact many aspects of life that are inextricably linked to health: food security, economic livelihoods, air safety,… — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
Effective public-private partnerships will help drive the development of new products to meet the particular health needs of the poor and other… — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
I contracted malaria while working in the field. That was the impetus for me to pursue a doctorate in community health. As… — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
Health is both the foundation of my academic and professional careers and a personal passion. I know first-hand the important role health… — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
I think the world should unite and focus on strong health systems to prepare the whole world to prevent epidemics - or… — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
Defeating malaria is absolutely critical to ending poverty, improving the health of millions, and enabling future generations to reach their full potential. — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
I believe UNAIDS' provocative leadership has been critical in addressing the AIDS epidemic and converting it from a death sentence to a… — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
We live in a world at constant risk of public health emergencies. In our increasingly interconnected world, public health emergencies can affect anyone, anywhere. — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
I contracted malaria while working in the field. That was the impetus for me to pursue a doctorate in community health. As a young… — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
Like other conflict-affected regions, Africa continues to see religious, ethnic, and politically motivated conflicts. Extremist violence is now entrenched in several parts of the… — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
New malaria cases fell by 21 percent between 2010 and 2015 worldwide, and malaria death rates fell by 29 percent in the same period.… — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
Strong health and disease surveillance systems halt epidemics that take lives, disrupt economies, and pose global health security threats. — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
Soon after joining the Ministry of Health in Ethiopia, I was called upon as part of team to respond to a malaria outbreak. My… — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
My experience in Ethiopia helped shape my vision for WHO. We need to promote evidence-based decision-making and awareness. Specifically, we need to advocate for… — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
Depression is a leading cause of ill health and disability, and many do not have access to mental health services and face significant social… — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
Health is both the foundation of my academic and professional careers and a personal passion. I know first-hand the important role health security plays… — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
Expanding health coverage is not a technical issue but a political one; it should be seen as a right and a means to development. — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
The specter of climate change threatens worsening natural disasters, rapid urbanization, forced migration, and economic hardship for the most vulnerable. Despite significant global advances,… — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
Our biggest achievement was health-sector reform. The success was in making sure that primary health care was the center of gravity in our health… — Tedros Adhanom Copy Share Image
