W.H.O. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was hospitalized in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for tests and treatment of high blood pressure symptoms. He was discharged the next day.
Key Points
Tedros was hospitalized in Rio de Janeiro for tests and treatment of high blood pressure symptoms
He was diagnosed with labyrinthitis and an hypertensive crisis
Tedros emphasized the importance of health and access to medical care for all
Pros
Tedros received necessary medical care for his symptoms
Raised awareness about the importance of health and accessing medical care
Cons
Tedros had to miss picking up his daughter from school due to the illness