World Health Organization head on bond with Jimmy Carter: 'I consider him my mentor'
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"Our relationship, I will cherish forever. I consider him as my mentor. I learned a lot from him. His compassion is very, very infectious," Tedros said.
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"One thing that came to my mind today, attending the funeral, was President Carter's humility. He was a humble leader and respects anyone, whether they are rich or poor or powerful or not."
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"I have known him for more than two decades… it was President Carter that helped us secure 17 million bed nets for Ethiopia's malaria control program, with our first encounter in 2005."
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"Neither of us worked in isolation. Behind the high-profile awards is a close and long-lasting friendship, a testament to the impact they had on global health."
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