The World Health Organization (WHO) has dismissed one of its senior doctors at its Geneva headquarters after multiple women accused him of “sexual misconduct,” officials have confirmed.
“Dr. Temo Waqanivalu has been dismissed from WHO following findings of sexual misconduct against him and corresponding disciplinary process,” WHO spokeswoman Marcia Poole said in a statement to Agence France-Presse on April 25.
Poole added that the agency has been working hard to improve its organizational culture and record of tackling sexual misconduct and abuse allegations.
“Sexual misconduct of any kind by anyone working for WHO—be it as staff, consultant, partner—is unacceptable,” she continued. “We encourage all those who may have been affected by sexual misconduct to come forward through our confidential reporting mechanisms. All cases will be reviewed promptly.”…