Geneva – The World Well being Group (WHO) Government Board in the present day appointed Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi as Regional Director of WHO African Area following his nomination throughout a Particular Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa held on 18 Could 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland.

“I provide my heat congratulations to Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi, and to the federal government and other people of the United Republic of Tanzania, in your appointment by the Government Board as Regional Director for Africa,” stated WHO Director-Common Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. “We’re grateful in your management and expertise as we work collectively to navigate the challenges we face, and place our Group to be stronger, extra sustainable and simpler, utilizing the present disaster as a possibility.” 

Professor Janabi expressed gratitude and pledged to accentuate efforts to enhance the well being of the individuals of the African Area.

“It’s with profound humility and a deep sense of duty that I settle for the honour of serving as the brand new Regional Director for Africa. I’m deeply honoured and sincerely grateful for the belief and confidence you could have positioned in me,” stated Professor Janabi. “Strengthening the inspiration of WHO’s work within the area stays a core precedence for me. By aligning each motion we take with nation priorities we are able to ship measurable, lasting affect that transforms lives.”
A distinguished heart specialist, well being strategist and world well being diplomat, Professor Janabi has devoted his profession to strengthening well being techniques, advancing equitable care, and championing innovation and collaboration to enhance well being outcomes in Africa.

Professor Janabi will lead WHO’s work in supporting the 47 Member States of the African Area of their efforts to enhance the well being and well-being of the inhabitants. Together with companions, WHO in Africa works throughout a spread of areas — from well being system strengthening, to illness prevention and emergency response — to advertise, shield and supply well being for all.
His time period begins on 30 June 2025 for the subsequent 5 years and is eligible for reappointment as soon as. He succeeds Dr Matshidiso Moeti, who led WHO within the African Area since 2015.