I worry about the whole country, says GhebreyesusWorld Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Image Credit: ReutersGeneva: In rare, personal comments, World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus spoke Monday of his "personal pain" over the "worsening" conflict raging in his home country of Ethiopia. Ethiopia restricted media access to the conflict-hit region and Tigray was under a total communications blackout for six weeks as the conflict raged between federal and regional forces. Situation 'worsening'"As if COVID is not enough I have that personal pain also," he said. During Monday's press conference, Tedros acknowledged that worrying about both the pandemic and the conflict in Ethiopia "has been tough". But he ended his comments on an upbeat note, voicing joy at becoming a grandfather two months ago.

Source: Ethiopian News December 28, 2020 20:26 UTC