THE Pan American Health Organisation/World Health Organisation (PAHO/WHO) local office now has a new Country Representative in Ghanian-born Dr. William Adu-Krow, who on Monday presented his Letters of Credence to Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett.Dr Adu-Krow’s appointment will allow for continuity in technical cooperation programmes between Guyana and the PAHO/WHO, as he 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.
He joined the organisation in 2001, and served in various positions while being assigned in Washington D.C, Barbados, the Philippines, and New York between 2001 and 2010.
Dr. Adu-Krow 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 then, 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. GINA)