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Dr Patrick Amoth of Kenya Appointed as Chair of WHO Executive Board

Dr Patrick Amoth, the acting Director-General for Health, Ministry of Health of Kenya has been appointed as the Chairman of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Executive Board, for a period of one year. The announcement was made during the 149th session of the WHO Executive Board, on June 02, 2021, by the outgoing Chair Dr Harsh Vardhan.

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Mr Amoth replaces Union Health Minister, Government of India, Dr Harsh Vardhan, who completed his tenure as Chairman of WHO Executive Board on June 02, 2021. Dr Vardhan will continue to be a member of the Executive Board of WHO till 2023. The chairman’s post is held on a rotation basis for one year among regional groups.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • Kenya Capital: Nairobi;
  • Kenya Currency: Kenyan shilling;
  • Kenya President:Uhuru Kenyatta.

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