Matshidiso Moeti Nominated for Second Term as WHO Africa Boss

The 47 member-states of the World Health Organization's African Region have nominated Dr Matshidiso Moeti to serve a second five-year term as Regional Director for Africa. The nomination took place on Tuesday during the 69th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa. Dr Moeti is a public health veteran, with more than 35 years of national and international experience.

WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr Matshidiso Moeti at the opening of the second Africa Health Forum in Praia, Cape Verde.

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