Pretoria, South Africa – 20 Might 2025 – On the event of the 53rd Nationwide Day of the Republic of Cameroon, Dr Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa (2015-2024) was awarded the title of Officer of the Nationwide Order of Valour, one of many highest distinctions bestowed by the Authorities of Cameroon.
The medal was introduced by H.E. Mr Solomon Azoh-Mbi, Excessive Commissioner of Cameroon to South Africa, on behalf of the President of the Republic of Cameroon, in recognition of Dr Moeti’s distinctive management and long-standing dedication to strengthening well being methods throughout the African continent.
All through her decade of service as Regional Director, Dr Moeti has performed a pivotal position in enhancing well being outcomes, main coordinated responses to main public well being emergencies, together with the COVID-19 pandemic, and supporting African nations in tackling endemic ailments. Cameroon, specifically, acknowledged her and the World Well being Group’s very important assist in strengthening nationwide well being insurance policies and enhancing illness response mechanisms.
The award ceremony happened at CT Resort in Pretoria within the presence of Mr Marlon Geswint, a senior official representing the Honourable Mr Enoch Godongwana, Minister of Finance and official consultant of the Authorities of South Africa, Dr Sanji Monageng, Excessive Commissioner of Botswana in South Africa, and Ms Shenaaz El-Halabi, the WHO Consultant. The occasion additionally welcomed members of the diplomatic corps, worldwide businesses, and improvement companions. It concluded with a ceremonial toast celebrating Cameroon’s nationwide unity and the enduring partnerships between Cameroon, South Africa, and the worldwide well being group
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