(Reuters) - Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has been
removed as a WHO goodwill ambassador, the World Health Organization (WHO) said
on Sunday following an outrage among donors and rights groups at his
appointment.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who made
the appointment at a high-level meeting on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in
Uruguay on Wednesday, said in a statement that he had listened to those
expressing concerns.
“Over the last few days, I have reflected on my appointment
of H.E. President Robert Mugabe as WHO Goodwill Ambassador for NCDs in Africa.
As a result I have decided to rescind the appointment,” Tedros said in a
statement
Mr Tedros said he had consulted with the Zimbabwean
government and decided that rescinding Mr Mugabe's position was "in the
best interests of" the WHO.
He said he remained "firmly committed to working with
all countries and their leaders" to build universal health care.
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