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Diplomats raise concerns over WHO Sex for jobs scandal

American, British and European diplomats and donors have expressed their dissatisfaction about how the World Health Organization (WHO) handled alleged sex abuse allegations involving its own staff.

The Associated Press reported this week that during the Ebola in DR Congo, some WHO staff engaged in sex for jobs.

The Associated Press alleged that WHO senior managers in DRC demanded sex from their junior subordinates for promotions and job security.

The Associated Press report stated another incident is a contract signed between a senior manager and a young woman he allegedly impregnated in Congo to cover her pregnancy costs and buy her a plot of land. The agreement was made “to protect the integrity and reputation of the organization.”

The report contains multiple sex allegations involving at least two of WHO’s medical doctors during the Ebola epidemic in 2018.

A notarized contract believed to have been obtained by the AP showed that two WHO staffers signed off on an agreement between WHO’s Dr. Jean-Paul Ngandu and a young woman he allegedly impregnated in Congo. In it, Ngandu promised to pay the young woman money, cover her pregnancy costs and buy her a plot of land.

But Simon Manley, the UK’s ambassador to the UN in Geneva, has condemned the acts, saying: “The UK has a zero tolerance approach when it comes to sexual exploitation and harassment — and that extends to all international organizations that we fund.

“We are speaking with WHO and other major donors as a matter of urgency to establish the facts.”

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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