World Health Organization head on bond with Jimmy Carter: 'I consider him my mentor'

The World Health Organization leader worked with Carter for 20 years to fight the world's "neglected" diseases. After attending Carter's funeral, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus shared memories.

World Health Organization head on bond with Jimmy Carter: 'I consider him my mentor'
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and President Jimmy Carter met 20 years ago and forged a close relationship. Says Tedros: "One thing that came to my mind today, attending the funeral, was President Carter

The World Health Organization leader worked with Carter for 20 years to fight the world's "neglected" diseases. After attending Carter's funeral, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus shared memories.

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