2020 — leader and office records
This retained snapshot contains 79 source records from 3 offices across 2 countries. 3 records have an evidence-based appearance date; 0 confirmed leader meetings or calls are recorded in this period.
Time of day is available on 0 records and an evidenced physical venue on 0. Missing fields remain unknown. Publication volume does not measure work performed or all diplomatic activity.
- In-person meeting: 4
- Joint announcement: 1
- Office publication: 74
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Monthly evidence and coverage
| Month | Source records | Offices | Dated appearances |
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| 2020-12 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020-11 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020-10 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020-09 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020-08 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020-07 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020-06 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020-05 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020-04 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020-03 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020-02 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020-01 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
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- (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
WHO, IFRC sign memorandum of understanding on emergency medical teams Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
OUT NOW: Special edition cover of "We Are Family" available for download in Support of WHO Foundation! Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
Election in 2003 of WHO Director-General Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
A tribute to Dr LEE Jong-wook, Director-General of WHO Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
COVID-19 disrupting mental health services in most countries, WHO survey Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Global partnership to make available 120 million affordable, quality COVID-19 rapid tests for low- and middle-income countries Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
Managing the COVID-19 infodemic: Promoting healthy behaviours and mitigating the harm from misinformation and disinformation Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
WHO’s three messages for UNGA75 Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
COVID-19 could reverse decades of progress toward eliminating preventable child deaths, agencies warn Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
In WHO global pulse survey, 90% of countries report disruptions to essential health services since COVID-19 pandemic Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Oberbürgermeister (Mayor) of Mainz Actor: not established; office publication
Gemeindeschwester plus Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
172 countries and multiple candidate vaccines engaged in COVID-19 vaccine Global Access Facility In-person meeting source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Global polio eradication initiative applauds WHO African region for wild polio-free certification Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
World Humanitarian Day 2020: A tribute to aid workers on the front lines Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
Plane carrying WHO trauma and surgical supplies arrives in Beirut, Lebanon Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
COVID-19 Emergency Committee highlights need for response efforts over long term Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
WHO statement on heated tobacco products and the US FDA decision regarding IQOS Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
World Hepatitis Day: fast-tracking the elimination of hepatitis B among mothers and children Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
New COVID-19 Law Lab to provide vital legal information and support for the global COVID-19 response Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
WHO Director-General pays tribute to Spain’s sacrifices and leadership to confront COVID-19 Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
WHO and UNICEF warn of a decline in vaccinations during COVID-19 Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
More than 150 countries engaged in COVID-19 vaccine global access facility Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
As more go hungry and malnutrition persists, achieving Zero Hunger by 2030 in doubt, UN report warns Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Independent evaluation of global COVID-19 response announced Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
UN Public Service Day Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
WHO experts to travel to China Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
Listings of WHO’s response to COVID-19 Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
ACT-Accelerator update Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
IOC joins forces with WHO and the United Nations to fight COVID-19 Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
The World Health Organization reminds public to remain vigilant through Mr Bean’s Essential COVID-19 Checklist Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Countries failing to prevent violence against children, agencies warn Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
WHO welcomes preliminary results about dexamethasone use in treating critically ill COVID-19 patients Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
A cluster of COVID-19 in Beijing, People’s Republic of China Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
World Food Safety Day 2020: UN experts in Facebook live event on 5 June 2020 Office publication source - (Occurrence date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Statement from Dr Mike Ryan, Executive Director, WHO Health Emergencies Programme at the Yemen High-level Pledging Conference In-person meeting source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
Stop tobacco industry exploitation of children and young people Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Prime Minister of Curaçao Actor: not established; office publication
Ministry of health resumes service for foodhandler hygiene permits Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
The World Health Organization, UN Foundation and Illumination partner on health messages Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
Countries failing to stop harmful marketing of breast-milk substitutes, warn WHO and UNICEF Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
At least 80 million children under one at risk of diseases such as diphtheria, measles and polio as COVID-19 disrupts routine vaccination efforts, warn Gavi, WHO and UNICEF Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
WHO and UNHCR join forces to improve health services for refugees, displaced and stateless people Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
Smithsonian Science Education Center With Support of the World Health Organization Launches New COVID-19 Guide for Youth Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
WHO and Costa Rica preview technology pooling initiative to ensure access to COVID-19 health products for all Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
WHO: People living longer and healthier lives but COVID-19 threatens to throw progress off track Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
WHO statement: Tobacco use and COVID-19 Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
WHO reports fivefold increase in cyber attacks, urges vigilance Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
Hard fought gains in immunization coverage at risk without critical health services, warns WHO Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
UN agencies issue urgent call to fund the global emergency supply system to fight COVID-19 Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Joint statement by WTO Director-General Roberto Azevêdo and WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Joint announcement source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
ITU-WHO Joint Statement: Unleashing information technology to defeat COVID-19 Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
WHO guidance helps detect iron deficiency and protect brain development Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
Children’s story book released to help children and young people cope with COVID-19 Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
Joint Leaders' statement - Violence against children: A hidden crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
WHO and partners call for urgent investment in nurses Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
WHO and Global Citizen announce: 'One World: Together at home' Global Special to support healthcare workers in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
Iraq needs $325 million for emergency health care, says World Health Organization Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
WHO releases guidelines to help countries maintain essential health services during the COVID-19 pandemic Office publication source - (Occurrence date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
WHO Director-General calls on G20 to Fight, Unite, and Ignite against COVID-19 In-person meeting source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
Statue commemorates smallpox eradication Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Ensuring continuity of TB services during the COVID-19 pandemic Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
Key step forward on International Health Rules Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
Hope for 11 million children facing death from illnesses Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
SARS outbreak contained worldwide Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
LEE Jong-wook takes office as WHO Director-General Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
Update 31 - Coronavirus never before seen in humans is the cause of SARS Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Prime Minister of Curaçao Actor: not established; office publication
NIVEL MAKSIMO DI ZONIDO PERMITI DURANTE MARCHANAN DI KARNAVAL TA 100 DESIBEL Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
Global leaders intensify commitment to prevent leading childhood killer - measles Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
International spread of disease threatens public health security Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
WHO calls on malaria-endemic countries to strengthen monitoring of antimalarial drug efficacy Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
Landmark agreement improves global preparedness for influenza pandemics Office publication source - (Publication / archive date) · Director-General of the World Health Organization Actor: not established; office publication
World Health Organization releases new Child Growth Standards Office publication source
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