WHO Executive Board Adopts Process for Election of Next Director General, With Powerful Role for Poor African States

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WHO Executive Board Adopts Process for Election of Next Director General, With Powerful Role for Poor African States

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The WHO Executive Board has adopted a process for electing the next Director General, with a significant role for poorer African states in the selection. The first forum for candidates is scheduled for November 18, where member states will question the aspirants.

The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Executive Board (EB) decided on Monday that the first forum for candidates aspiring to become the next Director General will be held on 18 November, where they will face questions from member states. Meanwhile, some of Africa’s poorest countries will play a decisive role in choosing the next DG, thanks […]

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