Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus attending a meeting with AFSM and WHO staff. 

Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus attending a meeting with AFSM and WHO staff. 

Association of former WHO staff members (AFSM), visit Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Gebreyesus at WHO HQ 

On 25 May 2024, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Dr Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti, Regional Director for Africa, Dr Hanan Balkhy, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, Dr Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe and Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific joined the 6th Meeting of the Global Council of Association of Former WHO Staff Members (AFSMs). 

On 25 May 2024, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Dr Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti, Regional Director for Africa, Dr Hanan Balkhy, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, Dr Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe and Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific joined the 6th Meeting of the Global Council of Association of Former WHO Staff Members (AFSMs). 

Original Tweet posted on 28 November 2019 by Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.



"Thank you for your great support to @WHO and health, Ambassador Abdullah bin Nasser Al Rahbi, @OmanGeneva during your stay in Geneva. I wish you all the best in your next role. I look forward to joining the Global Meeting to #BeatNCDs to be held in #Oman next month." 

The Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and senior management met with staff to discuss WHO’s Transformation and HQ Culture Change.

Title of officials and WHO staff reflects their respective positions at the time the photo was taken. 

On 25 May 2024, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Dr Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti, Regional Director for Africa, Dr Hanan Balkhy, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, Dr Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe and Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific joined the 6th Meeting of the Global Council of Association of Former WHO Staff Members (AFSMs). 

On 25 May 2024, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Dr Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti, Regional Director for Africa, Dr Hanan Balkhy, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, Dr Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe and Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific joined the 6th Meeting of the Global Council of Association of Former WHO Staff Members (AFSMs). 

The Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and senior management met with staff to discuss WHO’s Transformation and HQ Culture Change.

Title of officials and WHO staff reflects their respective positions at the time the photo was taken. 

On 6 December 2021, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus met with Mr Guy Ryder, International Labour Organization (ILO) Director-General. 

After the meeting they participated in a virtual discussion with representatives from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the world road transport organisation (IRU) and ITF Seafarers Support on COVID-19-related challenges facing transport workers. 

On 25 May 2024, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Dr Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti, Regional Director for Africa, Dr Hanan Balkhy, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, Dr Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe and Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific joined the 6th Meeting of the Global Council of Association of Former WHO Staff Members (AFSMs). 

On 25 May 2024, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Dr Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti, Regional Director for Africa, Dr Hanan Balkhy, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, Dr Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe and Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific joined the 6th Meeting of the Global Council of Association of Former WHO Staff Members (AFSMs). 

On 25 May 2024, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Dr Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti, Regional Director for Africa, Dr Hanan Balkhy, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, Dr Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe and Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific joined the 6th Meeting of the Global Council of Association of Former WHO Staff Members (AFSMs). 

On 25 May 2024, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Dr Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti, Regional Director for Africa, Dr Hanan Balkhy, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, Dr Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe and Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific joined the 6th Meeting of the Global Council of Association of Former WHO Staff Members (AFSMs). 

On 6 December 2021, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus met with Mr Guy Ryder, International Labour Organization (ILO) Director-General. 

After the meeting they participated in a virtual discussion with representatives from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the world road transport organisation (IRU) and ITF Seafarers Support on COVID-19-related challenges facing transport workers. 

Original Tweet posted on 8 February 2018 by Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

“Every day, all around the world, nurses are saving lives. Nurses are close to the communities, we need to hear their voices to improve #GlobalHealth. Glad to meet with such passionate WHO colleagues to discuss fresh approaches!”

Title of officials and WHO staff reflects their respective positions at the time the photo was taken. 

Original Tweet posted on 8 February 2018 by Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

“Every day, all around the world, nurses are saving lives. Nurses are close to the communities, we need to hear their voices to improve #GlobalHealth. Glad to meet with such passionate WHO colleagues to discuss fresh approaches!”

Title of officials and WHO staff reflects their respective positions at the time the photo was taken. 

Meeting was held with the President of the Metropole of Lyon, Mr David Kimelfel to reaffirm the support of the Lyon Metropole for the construction of the WHO Academy Lyon Hub campus.

From left to right:
- President of the Metropole of Lyon, Mr David Kimelfeld 
- Unknown,
- Direction Innovation & Action Economic, Metropole de Lyon, Ms Clemence Labat, 
- Directeur général délégué au développement responsable, Métropole de Lyon, Mr Julien Rolland, 
- WHO Academy Team Lead, Dr Tana Wuliji, 
- WHO DG’s special envoy for multilateral affairs, Ms Michele Boccoz, 
- WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus,
- WHO Chef de Cabinet Mr Bernhard Schwartlander. 

Meeting was held with the President of the Metropole of Lyon, Mr David Kimelfel to reaffirm the support of the Lyon Metropole for the construction of the WHO Academy Lyon Hub campus.

From left to right:
- Ms Clemence Labat, Direction Innovation & Action Economic, Metropole de Lyon,
- WHO Academy Team Lead, Dr Tana Wuliji, 
- Unknown,
- WHO DG’s special envoy for multilateral affairs, Ms Michele Boccoz, 
- WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus,
- President of the Metropole of Lyon Mr David Kimelfeld,
- WHO Head, Learning and Capacity Development, Dr Gaya Gamhewage, 
- WHO Chef de Cabinet, Mr Bernhard Schwartlandert and 
- WHO Director Health Workforce, Mr James Campbell.