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Hanan Balkhy WHO Director-General candidacy

Overview

Saudi Arabia has nominated Professor Hanan Balkhy for the position of Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) for the 2027–2032 term. Balkhy, the current WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, has a background in infectious diseases, infection control, and antimicrobial resistance.

Following her nomination, Balkhy announced her candidacy, proposing a platform built on three pillars: earning trust through science and stewardship, delivering impact through preparedness and country-led action, and demonstrating value through measurable results. Her campaign aims to transform universal health coverage into a lived reality.

Entities

World Health Organization · Kingdom of Saudi Arabia · Aden Duale · Kenya · Saudi Arabia

Timeline

1 day ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Hanan H. Balkhy announces candidacy for WHO Director-General
Dr. Hanan H. Balkhy has launched her candidacy for WHO Director-General, nominated by Saudi Arabia, pledging to increase organizational trust, preparedness, and accountability.
18 days ago

[HEALTH] 8 sources
Saudi Arabia nominates Hanan Balkhy for WHO Director-General
Saudi Arabia has nominated Dr. Hanan Balkhy for WHO Director-General (2027–2032), while Kenya seeks to deepen health partnerships with Saudi Arabia regarding workforce mobility and digital health.

Sources

bahrainbulletin.com · english.alsiasi.com · issamichuzi.blogspot.co.uk · leaders-mena.com · makkahnews.sa · michuzijr.blogspot.com · mohs.gov.sl · news.cube-soft.jp · sierraloaded.sl · uzalendonews.co.ke