Mugabe named as goodwill ambassador by WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO)
has appointed President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe as a "goodwill
ambassador" to help tackle non-communicable diseases.
New WHO head Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus praised Zimbabwe for its commitment to public health.
But
critics say that during Mr Mugabe's 37-year rule Zimbabwe's health
services have deteriorated, with staff regularly unpaid and medicines in
short supply.
Dr Tedros, who is Ethiopian, is the first African to lead the WHO.
He was elected with a mandate to tackle perceived politicisation in the organisation.
Dr Tedros replaced Margaret Chan, who stepped down from her 10-year post in June.
BBC
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