Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

Ethiopian and politician, Director-General of the World Health Organization

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is an Ethiopian public health official, researcher, diplomat, and the director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO) since 2017. He is the first African to become WHO Director-General, receiving an endorsement for the role by the African Union. Tedros played a role in the response to the Ebola virus epidemic, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the 2022–2023 mpox outbreak.

Also known as...Tedros Adhanom, TA Ghebreyesus, Tedros Adhanom G/Eyesus, Tedros A. Ghebreyesus, T.A. Ghebreyesus, Tewodros adhanom g/yesus, and Tewodros Adhanom G/yesus
Ebola Outbreak Spreads in Africa

Ebola Outbreak Spreads in Africa WHO chief Tedros arrives in Congo as the Ebola outbreak surpasses 1,000 suspected cases.