World Health Organisation (WHO) director-general Tedros Ghebreyesus said that he is rethinking the recent appointment of President Robert Mugabe as a “goodwill ambassador.”
In a new tweet, Dr Ghebreyesus said:
I’m listening. I hear your concerns. Rethinking the approach in light of WHO values. I will issue a statement as soon as possible
— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) October 21, 2017
Mugabe’s appointment has been met with criticism at home and abroad with the United States labeling the appointment as “disappointing.” The US State Department said:
This appointment clearly contradicts the United Nations ideals of respect for human rights and human dignity.
Below are some of the concerns raised on Twitter:
You absolutely must revoke that appointment – that is if you care at all about the credibility of the @WHO. Don't mock our health crisis! https://t.co/fmowkYC4ks
— Fadzayi Mahere🇿🇼 (@advocatemahere) October 21, 2017
Sir, the decision on Robert Mugabe is a horrible move. A serious insult to the Zimbabwean people. Please reverse the decision. @Makanete
— KPD 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 (@KaraboPDube) October 21, 2017
Just reverse the damn thing!! You have disgraced a @UN agency by your self-serving stupid move. Be serious
— mmatigari (@matigary) October 21, 2017
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