Hanan Balkhy, Regional Director at World Health Organization, shared on LinkedIn:
“A busy and energising first week of my campaign for WHO Director-General in Addis Ababa for the World Health Organization African Region Regional Committee.
From bilateral meetings and policy discussions to many valuable informal conversations.
Thank you to every minister, delegate, health leader, expert, colleague and friend who took the time to meet with me, engage so openly and share your priorities.
I have listened carefully – not only to the challenges countries face, but to what Member States need from the World Health Organization and what we can achieve together. I look forward to continuing these conversations across every region in the months ahead.
Together, we can build A WHO The World Can Count On – built on Trust, driven by Impact and measured by Value.”
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