The World Health Organization opened the application period this May to choose a new Director-General. The person elected to succeed Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who has held the position since 2017, will be announced during the 80th World Health Assembly, scheduled for May 2027.

The WHO has been undergoing budget cuts in certain departments for several months, although it maintains its efforts and commitment to global health.

It is important to clarify that the current Director-General’s term ends on August 15 of next year. Given that the statutes establish a maximum limit of two consecutive terms, Tedros cannot seek reelection. Therefore, the organization is preparing to select three candidates from among all applicants to determine a successor.

The list of candidates will be updated as member countries register their nominees. However, two names are already circulating in the process: Hanan Balkhy, a physician from Saudi Arabia and current WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean; and Hans Kluge, a Belgian physician who currently serves as WHO Regional Director for Europe.

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