During his visit to Lusaka for the 75th WHO Regional Committee for Africa (#RC75), WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus,  met with members of the WHO Zambia Country Office. The meeting provided an opportunity to recognize the team’s contributions and hear directly from staff on key issues affecting their work.

Dr Tedros expressed heartfelt appreciation for the Zambia team’s dedication and service, especially in the face of global funding challenges

“My heartfelt thanks to WHO Zambia colleagues for their dedication and service to the people of Zambia at this challenging time for our organization and many partners in global health. Their commitment is the greatest asset WHO has. Together, we will continue delivering on our Health For All mission.”

The meeting included submissions from the WHO Zambia Staff Association, led by President Dr Peter Chipimo, who raised concerns about the impact of funding constraints on staff welfare and operational continuity. Dr Tedros acknowledged these concerns and reaffirmed WHO’s commitment to supporting its workforce and maintaining momentum toward health equity.

The engagement highlighted the importance of staff resilience and open dialogue, in advancing WHO’s mission in Zambia and across the region.