Linah K Mohohlo

It is with profound sadness that the WHO Council on the Economics of Health for All convey that Linah K Mohohlo, the Chancellor of the University of Botswana, and former Governor of the Bank of Botswana (1999–2016), passed away on 1 June 2021. The Council was fortunate to have Linah with us as an inaugural Council Member, for a short time.  Among other engagements, she served as a member of Tony Blair's Commission for Africa (2005) to address Africa's chronic indebtedness of the time.  She also co-chaired the World Economic Forum for Africa in 2011; and Forbes Africa ranked her one of Africa's most influential women. She was the recipient of a number of national and international awards, such as Central Bank Governor of the Year Awards and Botswana's highest public service award in recognition of efficient and devoted service (Presidential Order of Honour). Her passing is a huge loss to everyone connected with the Council, and to society for which she did so much.