Health Quote by Tedros Adhanom

“I speak often about my personal experiences with malaria in the field as a young public health officer because it had such a profound impact on my life and my work.” quote by Tedros Adhanom — Download Open image

“I speak often about my personal experiences with malaria in the field as a young public health officer because it had such a profound impact on my life and my work.”

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I contracted malaria while working in the field. That was the impetus for me to pursue a doctorate in community health. As a young…

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Strong health and disease surveillance systems halt epidemics that take lives, disrupt economies, and pose global health security threats.

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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…

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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…

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Expanding health coverage is not a technical issue but a political one; it should be seen as a right and a means to development.

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