We are convinced that universal health coverage, with strong primary care and essential financial protection, is the key to achieving the ambitious health targets of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and to avoiding impoverishment from exorbitant out-of-pocket health expenses. — 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
