“Working for the WHO was a privilege”
The WHO director-general visited Home Salem on Friday to celebrate a former employee’s 100th birthday and the organization’s 75th anniversary. Quite a symbol.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of WHO, with Gwendoline Carnelley. A visit to celebrate the 100 years of this former employee of the world organization and the 75 of the WHO.
Laurent de Senarclens
From the heights of Home Salem, attached to the Eben-Hézer Foundation, a few chirping birds. A facade of serenity, because within this institution for the elderly, the corridors are buzzing, the staff are agitated and the director is fine-tuning the last details. “A visit like this is not insignificant!” smiles Didier Kalbfuss, director of the Old Age Center at the Eben-Hézer Foundation. He is preparing to receive the Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. “We’re a little stressed, it’s still a showcase for EMS in our canton!” slips Didier Kalbfuss.