WHO announces its new Africa chief
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The World Health Organization announced Wednesday that it has elected Botswana doctor Matshidiso Moeti as its new Africa director.

Senegalese Health Minister Awa Marie Coll Seck made the announcement during this week's meeting of the WHO's Africa regional committee in Benin. The announcement comes as Ebola continues to ravage West Africa.

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Meghan DeMaria

Meghan DeMaria is a staff writer at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked for USA Today and Marie Claire.