Robert Mugabe's appointment as WHO goodwill ambassador stokes controversy

US-based campaign group, Human Rights Watch has described as an embarrassment, the appointment of Zimbabwe's President Robert Mogabe as WHO ambassador to help tackle non-communicable diseases. 

According to the group, Mr. Mugabe does not deserve the honour given his record on Human rights.  

Executive Director, Kenneth Roth said Mr. Mugabe himself travels abroad for his health care. 

He said the idea of hailing Mr Mugabe as any kind of example of positive contribution to health care is absolutely absurd. 

President Mugabe heard about the award while attending a conference held by the WHO on Non-Communicable Diseases in Montevideo.

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