"The World Health Organization has revoked the appointment of Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe as a goodwill ambassador following a widespread outcry.

"I have listened carefully to all who have expressed their concerns,"?WHO head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said?in a statement.

He had previously praised Zimbabwe for its commitment to public health."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-41713919? 22 Oct 2017 Sunday, mid-afternoon