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Leading from the front: Dr Matshidiso Moeti is the World Health Organisation’s regional director for Africa. She hasn’t been sleeping much recently, but is trying to exercise more and stay positive. (L Cipriani/WHO)
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Meet the doctor leading Africa’s fight to contain the coronavirus pandemic

Dr Matshidiso Moeti’s father helped to eliminate smallpox. Now she’s leading Africa’s efforts against the coronavirus

  • Simon Allison
6 min read