Mugabe removed as WHO goodwill envoy after outrage - statement

[DonViejo]

Source: Reuters




OCTOBER 22, 2017 / 7:07 AM / UPDATED 19 MINUTES AGO

Stephanie Nebehay

GENEVA (Reuters) - Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has been removed as a goodwill ambassador, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Sunday following an outrage among Western donors and rights groups at the appointment.

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus named Mugabe to the largely ceremonial post at a high-level WHO meeting on chronic diseases, attended by both men, in Uruguay on Wednesday.

At the time, Tedros praised Zimbabwe as “a country that places universal health coverage and health promotion at the center of its policies to provide health care to all”. But Tedros said in a statement that he had listened to those expressing concerns and heard the “different issues” raised.

“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.


Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-zimbabwe-mugabe-who/mugabe-removed-as-who-goodwill-envoy-after-outrage-statement-idUSKBN1CR0F0?il=0

[nycbos]

1. Anyone who has a microscopic amount of common sense...

... would have known this was a bad idea.

[RVN VET71]

2. This should bring to an end the Directorship of Ghebreyesus

The very fact that he even appointed a cruel, corrupt, fanatical tyrant whose reign over a once prosperous nation has destroyed its economy and divided its people racially even more than the white-ruled government of Ian Smith should lead to his immediate dismissal. Trump's regime, taking note of this appointment -- despite its rescission -- will have more than enough excuse to withdraw completely its support from WHO.

[7962]

3. Ridiculous that this dictator who ruined a country was even considered.

Zimbabwea is a shithole because of him

[SunSeeker]

4. I can think of one other person who should be removed from their WHO post. nt

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

5. Mugabe probably wasn't the first choice. But, Idi Amin was dead, therefore unavailable. nt

[jmowreader]

6. Robert Mugabe IS a chronic disease

When Hollywood finally gets around to making the movie of Robert Mugabe's life, it will be sold as a horror film. Naming him a "goodwill" ambassador is even worse than naming Donald Trump president of the United States.