Newsinc24 Team 
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has been re-elected for the second term. In a tweet, the WHO said, the World Health Assembly Member states re-elected Dr Tedros to serve a second five-year term as Director-General of the WHO. His new mandate officially commences on 16th August, this year. His re-election was confirmed during the 75th World Health Assembly in Geneva. He was the sole candidate. Dr Tedros was first elected in 2017.
Humbled & honoured to be elected to serve a 2nd term as @WHO Director-General. I'm deeply grateful for the trust & confidence of Member States. I thank all #healthworkers & my @WHO colleagues around the. I look forward to continuing our journey together. #ProudToBeWHO #WHA75 pic.twitter.com/1L0GwkRKbc
— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) May 24, 2022
After re-election, Dr. Tedros said, he is humbled by the opportunity provided by Member States to serve a second term. He is committed to working with all countries, his colleagues around the world, and his valued partners, to ensure WHO delivers on its mission to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable, he added.
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