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“I envision a world in which everyone can live healthy, productive lives, regardless of who they are or where they live. “I believe the global commitment to sustainable development – enshrined in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – offers a unique opportunity to address the social, economic and political determinants of health and improve the health and wellbeing of people ...

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who Member States of the World Health Organisation (WHO) elected on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 as the new Director-General of the UN body, overcame opposition from two other contestants. Dr Ghebreyesus, who was nominated by the Government of Ethiopia, contested with two other niminees for the position: Dr David Nabarro of the United Kingdom of Great ...