Tadros is the first African and non-medical doctor to head the WHO. Tadros Adhanom holds a PhD in [[community organizing]]. In the Ethiopian tradition, he likes to be called by his first name, Tadros, sometimes spelled Tedros. Prior to becoming Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tadros held the 3rd highest rank in the [[Politburo]] of the Ethiopian [[Marxist-Leninist]] ruling party. | Tadros is the first African and non-medical doctor to head the WHO. Tadros Adhanom holds a PhD in [[community organizing]]. In the Ethiopian tradition, he likes to be called by his first name, Tadros, sometimes spelled Tedros. Prior to becoming Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tadros held the 3rd highest rank in the [[Politburo]] of the Ethiopian [[Marxist-Leninist]] ruling party. |