21-10-2017 08:30 via theguardian.com

UN lambasted after naming Robert Mugabe goodwill ambassador

Zimbabwean president made ‘goodwill ambassador’ to promote health, despite dire health crisis under his ruleThe United Nations faced criticism on Friday after naming Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe a “goodwill ambassador” to promote health causes, despite the country’s dire health crisis under his rule.
The UN World Health Organization asked Mugabe to serve in the role to help tackle non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart attacks, strokes and asthma acros
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