Burundi: WHO Seeking Further Details On Staff Expulsion From Burundi

14 May 2020

The World Health Organization (WHO) was on Thursday seeking to clarify why authorities in Burundi have expelled its top official in the country and three other staff members, the UN agency's Regional Director for Africa told journalists during a press briefing on COVID-19.

Dr. Matshidiso Moeti said she was made aware on Wednesday that the Government had asked them to leave the country immediately. She described WHO Representative Dr. Walter Kazadi Mulombo as "a long-standing well-respected staff member", who is extremely competent as well as a good leader and manager.

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