Chancellor Michael F. Collins with French President Emmanuel Macron at the WHO Academy’s opening ceremony
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The opening ceremony of the World Health Organization’s WHO Academy was celebrated in December in Lyon, France.
Chancellor Michael F. Collins was in attendance, personally invited by World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, PhD, during the director-general’s visit to UMass Chan Medical School in June.
Dr. Tedros, as he is known, was presented with an honorary Doctor of Science degree by Chancellor Collins and gave the keynote address at the opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the new education and research building at UMass Chan on June 7.
The WHO Academy is an eco-friendly facility designed to encourage collaboration. It features a world-class simulation center aimed at addressing gaps in health workforce training among WHO member states, using new technologies and advancements in adult learning.
The opening ceremony featured exhibitions and demonstrations showcasing the academy’s approach to lifelong learning.
The hybrid event was co-hosted by the WHO and the government of France, with Tedros and French President Emmanuel Macron in attendance.
The full event can be streamed on the WHO website.
