You couldn’t make it up …
“The World Health Organization recently announced Dr. Vanessa Kerry as the first-ever Director-General Special Envoy for Climate Change and Health. A medical doctor, global health expert, and CEO of Seed Global Health, Dr. Vanessa is all set to amplify the World Health Organization’s health and climate messaging. Let’s know the lady better.
Recently, the World Health Organization(WHO) pleasingly announced the appointment of Dr. Vanessa Kerry, a medical doctor, and world health expert, as its first-ever Director-General Special Envoy for Climate Change and Health. The World Health Organization (WHO) believes that the expert is going to play an important role in strengthening the WHO climate and health messaging, as well as undertaking high-level advocacy.
On this, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director General of WHO, made a statement expressing his delight. “We are delighted to have Dr. Vanessa Kerry join WHO as our Special Envoy for Climate Change and Health. Her extensive experience and dedication to public health make her an invaluable asset in addressing the health consequences of climate change. Together, we will work towards a more sustainable and resilient future for all,” he said.
Dr. Vanessa Bradford Kerry was born on December 31, 1976, in Boston, Massachusetts. She is born to John Forbes Kerry (politician) and Julia Stimson Thorne (writer). Vanessa’s older sister, Alexandra, is a filmmaker, director, producer, and actress”