Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the first African to head the World Health Organisation, was re-elected for a second five-year term following a secret ballot. READ MORE AI from Saudi Arabia helps diagnose post-Covid lung problems“I am really, really overwhelmed by the support,” Dr Tedros told the assembly after his re-election was announced to thundering applause. #ProudToBeWHO #WHA75 https://t.co/mPUDtphZXn — Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) May 24, 2022No other candidate challenged Dr Tedros for the post amid the continuing difficulties of responding to the devastating coronavirus pandemic. While leading the WHO throughout its management of the global response to Covid-19, he has withstood occasionally withering criticism over its many missteps. Dr Tomlinson and others say Dr Tedros should ensure that the WHO’s top priority during future health emergencies is evaluating the science.

Source: Ethiopian News May 24, 2022 15:24 UTC