Ghanaian national is new PAHO/WHO Country Rep

In this GINA photo Dr William Adu-Krow (left) stands with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett and PAHO Senior Advisor, Adrianus Vlugman.

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