Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi of Tanzania nominated as next director of WHO African Place

Geneva – Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi was at the current time nominated as the next Regional Director of the World Successfully being Organization (WHO) African Place for the length of a Special Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa held in Geneva forward of the World Successfully being Assembly.

The Special Session by Member States of the WHO African Place to elect the next Regional Director was agreed upon and organized following the sudden and untimely demise of Regional Director-elect, Dr Faustine Ndugulile in November 2024.
Diversified candidates had been Dr N’da Konan Michel Yao (proposed by Cote d’Ivoire), Dr Mohamed Lamine Dramé (proposed by Guinea), and Professor Moustafa Mijiyawa (proposed by Togo).

Professor Janabi’s nomination will be submitted for appointment by the 157th session of the WHO Govt Board, which takes anguish from 28 to 29 Can also 2025 in Geneva. The newly appointed Regional Director will clutch office thereafter for a 5-twelve months term and be eligible for reappointment as soon as.

In his acceptance remarks, Professor Janabi expressed commitment to advancing health of the of us of the sector. 
“Thanks to your have faith in me. I will no longer mean you will down. Your give a clutch to underscores our collective net to the bottom of to invent a extra wholesome stronger and extra united Africa,” acknowledged Professor Janabi. “As we face challenges starting from infectious diseases, noncommunicable diseases to climate change and restricted health financing, we have to harness African resilience and team spirit.” 

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, congratulated Dr Professor Janabi on his nomination as Regional Director for Africa and praised the assorted candidates on their campaigns.

“I offer my warm congratulations to Professor Janabi on his nomination as Regional Director for Africa, and also to the United Republic of Tanzania. I also thank Dr Yao, Dr Lamine and Professor Mijiyawa on their campaigns for this principal however extraordinarily crucial space,” acknowledged WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. 

“Professor Janabi will clutch the reins at an unheard of time for the African Place, and WHO as a entire. We’re grateful for his abilities and abilities as we work collectively to navigate the challenges we face, and space our Organization to be stronger, sharper and extra effective in due course. I glimpse forward to his appointment by the Govt Board, and to working with him for a extra wholesome, safer, fairer Africa,” said Dr Tedros.

Dr Tedros also thanked Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, Acting WHO Regional Director for Africa, for his service in steering the Regional Office during the transition period following the end of the term of former Regional Director Dr Matshidiso Moeti.
Dr Ihekweazu congratulated Professor Janabi, wishing him success as he takes up the new role. 

“Congratulations Professor Janabi on your election. This is a true reflection of the trust that Member States have placed in you. The African region has made important strides in health. But it also faces real and complex challenges. You can count on my support and that of all of WHO Africa as you take on this new role to serve our people,” said Dr Ihekweazu.