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WHO proposing to cut jobs and slash budget by a fifth, memo shows
WHO proposing to cut jobs and slash budget by a fifth, memo shows
Reuters  |  Mar 29, 2025

Trump's administration withdrew from the WHO upon taking office in January, saying the global health agency had mishandled the COVID-19 pandemic and o...

Details of five candidates shortlisted for WHO Africa leadership position
Details of five candidates shortlisted for WHO Africa leadership position
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 15, 2025

Following the death of Dr Ndugulile, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus formally submitted the names of five candidates for considera...

Tanzania nominates renowned cardiologist Prof. Janabi for WHO Africa Regional Director role
Tanzania nominates renowned cardiologist Prof. Janabi for WHO Africa Regional Director role
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 10, 2024

President Samia Suluhu Hassan made the announcement following the death of Dr. Faustine Ndugulile.

Tanzania nominates Prof Mohamed Janabi for WHO Africa regional director role
Tanzania nominates Prof Mohamed Janabi for WHO Africa regional director role
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 11, 2024

If successful, Prof. Janabi would replace Dr Faustine Ndugulile, who passed away on November 27, 2024, while receiving treatment in India. Dr Ndugulil...

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