Focus Quote by Tedros Adhanom

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

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

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

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

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

— Tedros Adhanom

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

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

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

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

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

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

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