Dr William Adu-Krow, the new designated representative of the Pan American Health Organisation/World Health Organisation (PAHO/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 PAHO/WHO, a report from the Government Information Agency (GINA) said. 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 DC, Barbados, the Philippines, and New York from 2001-2010.
Dr Adu-Krow is a Ghanaian national who holds a Doctor of Public Health Degree and a Masters in Public Health in Maternal and Child Health Programme Manage-ment.
According to GINA, PAHO/ WHO’s engagement with Guyana dates back to 1967 with the establishment of its country office. Since then Guyana has benefited from several technical cooperation programmes.
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.
