To enhance transparency in the election of the next World Health Organization WHO Regional Director for the African Region, a live candidates forum will take place on Monday, 22 July 2024, from 0930 to 1600 Brazzaville time.
The forum will be chaired by Hon. Edwin Dikoloti, Minister of Health of Botswana and current Chair of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa, as agreed upon by WHO Member States in the Region. Candidates will have the opportunity to showcase their experience and expertise, and to present their vision for achieving WHOs core mandates in the African Region during their tenure.
The four candidates in country alphabetical order are
- Dr Boureima Hama Sambo, proposed by Niger.
- Dr Ibrahima Soc Fall, proposed by Senegal.
- Dr Richard Mihigo, proposed by Rwanda.
- Dr Faustine Engelbert Ndugulile, proposed by Tanzania.
The candidates will each give a presentation of no more than 20 minutes.
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