Saudi Arabia puts forward Hanan Balkhy for WHO director-general
Saudi Arabia has nominated Dr. Hanan Hassan Balkhy to lead the World Health Organization, according to a report from Asharq Al-Awsat.
Saudi Arabia has nominated Dr. Hanan Hassan Balkhy for the post of director-general of the World Health Organization, according to Asharq Al-Awsat. The report said the move was made public on Tuesday.
Balkhy is a Saudi physician and public health official who has held senior roles in health policy and disease control. The nomination places her among candidates for one of the most prominent jobs in global health.
The World Health Organization is the United Nations agency responsible for international public health. Its director-general leads the organisation’s work on disease response, health systems and emergency coordination.
Asharq Al-Awsat reported the nomination without giving further details on the selection process or timetable. The WHO’s next leader will succeed the current director-general when the term ends.
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