While WHO has never had a director from Africa, no one should elect me because I am from Africa. — Tedros Adhanom Africa Copy Share Image
Early in my career, I was galvanized by a disease that ravaged my country and many others around the world: malaria. — Tedros Adhanom Around the world Copy Share Image
I promise I will get up every day, determined to make a difference... I am ready to serve. — Tedros Adhanom Day Copy Share Image
I had always believed that standing with Ethiopia's most vulnerable was simply the right thing to do. — Tedros Adhanom Always 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 Health Copy Share Image
Countries need to work in partnership with international agencies, donors, global experts, and one another in order to collectively end HIV/AIDS. — Tedros Adhanom End 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 Action Copy Share Image
The Ministry of Health started by restructuring Ethiopia's previously male-dominated health system with women at the center. — Tedros Adhanom Center 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 Focus 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 Aids 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 Ending 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… — Tedros Adhanom Around 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 Foundation 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 Health 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 Community 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 Aspects of life 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 Change 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… — Tedros Adhanom Conflicts 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 Business 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 Children Copy Share Image
The monetary impacts of malaria from the household to the global level are significant. Malaria tends to strike during harvest season, rendering… — Tedros Adhanom Average Copy Share Image
Strong health and disease surveillance systems halt epidemics that take lives, disrupt economies, and pose global health security threats. — Tedros Adhanom Epidemics Copy Share Image
When people are healthy, their families, communities and countries thrive. — Tedros Adhanom Communities 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 Death Copy Share Image
Education gives girls the knowledge, experience, and confidence to play their rightful role in society. — Tedros Adhanom Confidence Copy Share Image
Jihadist organizations attempt to exploit discontent among marginalized groups in unstable societies. — Tedros Adhanom Discontent Copy Share Image
I think any position in any international organization should be merit-based. — Tedros Adhanom I think Copy Share Image
The Paris Agreement underlines the urgency to implement climate action in support of sustainable development. — Tedros Adhanom Action Copy Share Image
Vaccination and other essential preventive services must be delivered close within communities. — Tedros Adhanom Close 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 Everyone Copy Share Image
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 Aids 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 Health 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 Diseases 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 Emergencies Copy Share Image
The global commitment for the Sustainable Development Goals offers a profound opportunity to tackle the structural, social, and economic changes needed to… — Tedros Adhanom Change Copy Share Image
Simply put, girls and women are the keys that will unlock sustainable development. They are also at the center of the healthier… — Tedros Adhanom Desire 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… — Tedros Adhanom Awareness 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 Achievement 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 Ambitious Copy Share Image
Over the years, I have worked on programs in Africa and around the globe to combat malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV. I have… — Tedros Adhanom Around Copy Share Image
