Top WHO Official Probed Over Racism, Misconduct
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The serious accusations target the head of the WHO's Western Pacific region Takeshi Kasai, who has already said he is ready to cooperate in any investigation.
World Health Organization head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Saturday announced an investigation into a "senior staff" member, the UN agency's Western Pacific chief, over claims of racism and misconduct.
"We have been aware of some concerns since late 2021 and have been following due process. With the cooperation of the staff member, an investigation process is underway," Tedros said on the final day of the WHO's executive council meeting in Geneva.
The WHO chief didn't say when the enquiry opened, adding that "there is a limit to what we can say at this time".
However, Tedros added that "we take these allegations seriously".
