World Health Organisation's special envoy for Covid who said humanity would have to learn to 'co-exist' with the virus dies aged 75
Sir David Nabarro famously suggested that humanity would have to learn to 'co-exist' with the virus, in a staggering interview with Sky News in June 2021.
He was appointed to the role in 2020 amid the outbreak of the pandemic and regularly appeared on television news throughout the crisis.
The London-born official worked for the United Nations (UN) between 2000 and 2017 where he also tackled outbreaks of malaria, bird flu and Ebola.
Sir David expanded nutrition programmes to underdeveloped countries during his stint at the UN.
He was knighted at Buckingham Palace in March 2023 for his outstanding contribution to global health.
The WHO's director-general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus wrote on X: 'Deeply shocked and saddened by the passing of our dear friend, colleague and WHO Envoy David Nabarro.
'David was a great champion of global health and health equity, and a wise, generous mentor to countless individuals.
'His work touched and impacted so many lives across the world.
'On behalf of WHO, I'm extending our heartfelt condolences to David's family, friends and colleagues.
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