Latest update January 20th, 2025 3:24 AM
PAHO/WHO new Country Rep accredited
Dr. William Adu-Krow, the designated representative of the Pan American Health Organisation/World Health Organisation (PAHO/WHO), on Monday presented his Letters of Credence to Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett.
The appointment of the new Representative will allow for continuity in technical cooperation programmes between Guyana and PAHO/WHO.
New PAHO/WHO Country Representative, Dr William Adu-Krow (L) with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett and PAHO’s Senior Advisor Adriannus Vlugman
Dr Adu-Krow brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in the areas of HIV/AIDS, family and public health, maternal and child health, and reproductive health.
The new Country Representative joined the organisation in 2001 and served in various positions while being assigned in Washington D.C, Barbados, the Philippines, and New York during the years 2001-2010.
Dr. Adu-Krow is a Ghanaian national who holds a Doctor of Public Health Degree and a Masters in Public Health in Maternal and Child Health Programme Management.
PAHO/WHO’s engagement with Guyana dates back to 1967 with the establishment of its country office. Ever since, Guyana has benefited from several technical cooperation programmes.
Only recently, PAHO/WHO in collaboration with the Ministry of Health launched the Integrated Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Strategic Plan 2013-2020. Hence, the Government of Guyana is keen on capitalising on the contributions, which PAHO/WHO could offer in its effort to improve health care delivery nationwide.
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