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Dr. Luis Gomes Sambo

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Regional Director for Africa

Phone: (202) ***-****  HQ Phone
Local Address: Guinea-Bissau
World Health Organization
30 California Street
Watertown, Massachusetts 02472
United States
Company Description: WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters,...   more
Background

Education

  • medical degree
    University of Lisbon
  • medical degree
    University of Angola
194 Total References
Web References
"The African region is making very ...
www.voanews.com, 8 Mar 2013 [cached]
"The African region is making very slow progress towards improved women's health," said Dr. Luis Gomes Sambo, World Health Organization's director for Africa.
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Sociocultural factors are key, says Sambo.
"There are other dimensions that need to be addressed, like women's empowerment and also improving literacy, improving the economic status, addressing some cultural challenges that could overall improve the well-being of women," he said.
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What's more, says Sambo, women's health is often a low priority in a region with wide-ranging health concerns.
"Africa is also affected by other public health priority problems like HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, child health," he said.
WHO African Regional Director Dr ...
www.schoolsandhealth.org, 25 Oct 2012 [cached]
WHO African Regional Director Dr Luis Gomes Sambo
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Dr Luis Gomes Sambo "Flooding now being experienced in parts of the Sahel, creates the ideal breeding ground for contracting Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) such as bilharzia, and worm-like diseases putting more at risk of malnutrition," says WHO African Regional Director Dr Luis Gomes Sambo.
"Urgent action needs to be taken ...
www.unicefusa.org, 5 Sept 2012 [cached]
"Urgent action needs to be taken in critical areas to help stop the spread of this disease," said WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Luis Sambo.
ProjectDisaster » WHO
projectdisaster.com, 6 Sept 2012 [cached]
"Urgent action needs to be taken in critical areas to help stop the spread of this disease," said WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Luis Sambo.
Lisbon, Portugal (PANA) - The WHO ...
www.panapress.com, 7 Feb 2013 [cached]
Lisbon, Portugal (PANA) - The WHO regional director for Africa, Luis Gomes Sambo, Monday received the distinction of Doctor Honoris Cause by the University of Lisbon, Portugal, PANA reported, quoting the Angolan News Agency (ANGOP). Full text...
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