Honorary degree for Director General of World Health Organisation

Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), today received an honorary degree from the University of Edinburgh.

The head of the world’s leading public health agency will receive the title of doctor honoris causa for the significant contribution he has made to raise the profile of nurses and midwifes across the globe.

He received his honorary degree as part of the graduation ceremony for Nursing Studies students at the University’s McEwan Hall. 

Professor Dame Anne Marie Rafferty, a world-leading academic, clinician, policy and thought leader in the field of nursing, also received an honorary degree as part of the graduation ceremony.

14 July 2022 WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, has today (Thursday 14 July) received an honorary degree from the University of Edinburgh. All images © Lesley Martin 2022.
14 July 2022 WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, has today (Thursday 14 July) received an honorary degree from the University of Edinburgh. All images © Lesley Martin 2022.

Professor Dame Anne Marie Rafferty, a world-leading academic, clinician, policy and thought leader in the field of nursing, also received an honorary degree as part of the graduation ceremony.