Japan to watch WHO director 'abuse' probe

By Mari Yamaguchi, Jamey Keaten and Rod McGuirk (associated Press)
Updated January 29 2022 - 1:21am, first published 1:19am
Takeshi Kasai of the WHO has acknowledged being "hard on staff" but rejected charges of racism.
Takeshi Kasai of the WHO has acknowledged being "hard on staff" but rejected charges of racism.

The World Health Organisation says it is looking into allegations a regional director in Asia bullied staff, used racist language and leaked sensitive vaccine data to the Japanese government - accusations the official denies.

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