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WHO fires director in Asia accused of racist misconduct

Agency's investigation says Takeshi Kasai of Japan regularly harassed workers

In an email to employees, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the appointment of Dr. Takeshi Kasai, pictured, had been "terminated" after an internal investigation resulted in "findings of misconduct."   © AP

LONDON (AP) -- The World Health Organization has fired its top official in the Western Pacific after The Associated Press reported last year that dozens of staff members accused him of racist, abusive and unethical behavior that may have compromised the U.N. health agency's response to the coronavirus pandemic.

In an email sent to employees on Wednesday, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Dr. Takeshi Kasai's appointment had been "terminated" after an internal investigation resulted in "findings of misconduct."

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