Breaking: WHO bows to pressure, revokes Mugabe’s appointment
The World Health Organization (WHO) has quickly reacted to international outrage over the appointment of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe as a goodwill ambassador, who rescinded the charge less than a

week after his announcement. Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO's first African director-general in Geneva, announced the appointment of the 93-year-old leader on 18 October. The WHO leader faced criticism following the decision of the international community and public figures in Zimbabwe, where Mugabe has been in power for 37 years and the public health system is plagued with problems. "I have decided to rescind the appointment," Ghebreyesus said in a statement on Saturday, saying he had "pondered" his decision. "I have listened carefully to all those who have expressed their concerns and I have heard the different problems they have raised," said Ghebreyesus. "I have also consulted with the government of Zimbabwe and we have come to the conclusion that this decision is the best for the World Health Organization," he said.

week after his announcement. Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO's first African director-general in Geneva, announced the appointment of the 93-year-old leader on 18 October. The WHO leader faced criticism following the decision of the international community and public figures in Zimbabwe, where Mugabe has been in power for 37 years and the public health system is plagued with problems. "I have decided to rescind the appointment," Ghebreyesus said in a statement on Saturday, saying he had "pondered" his decision. "I have listened carefully to all those who have expressed their concerns and I have heard the different problems they have raised," said Ghebreyesus. "I have also consulted with the government of Zimbabwe and we have come to the conclusion that this decision is the best for the World Health Organization," he said.
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