Tedros Adhanom is an Ethiopian public health expert and politician, known for his role as the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) since July 2017. He is the first African to hold this position and has a background in health and international relations, having served as Ethiopia's Minister of Health and Minister of Foreign Affairs. During his tenure at the WHO, Tedros has focused on global health issues, including the response to the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to improve health systems worldwide. He emphasizes the importance of equitable access to healthcare and has advocated for increased funding and support for health initiatives in low-income countries.