Monrovia, May 20 -- The Minister of Health, Dr. Louise Mapleh Kpoto, on Saturday chaired a pivotal session of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva, Switzerland, where Tanzanian cardiologist Prof. Mohammed Yakub Janabi was officially nominated as the next WHO Regional Director for Africa.

By J.H. Webster Clayeh websterclayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com

The meeting, held on May 18, saw Prof. Janabi secure overwhelming support from member states of the African region. Dr. Kpoto, presiding over the session, announced the nomination to applause from delegates and congratulated the nominee on behalf of the committee.

"Let me congratulate you, Prof. Mohammed Yakub Janabi, on your nomination," Dr. Kpoto stated. "Your vision reflects ou...