Saudi Arabia nominates Dr. Hanan Balkhy for the position of Director-General of the World Health Organization
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has officially announced the nomination of Dr. Hanan Hassan Balkhy for the position of Director-General of the World Health Organization for the electoral term spanning from 2027 to 2032.
This step comes within the framework of the Kingdom's commitment to strengthening its leading role in the global health sector and supporting Saudi national talent in international forums. Dr. Hanan Balkhy possesses an extensive professional record in the fields of medicine and public health, making her a prominent candidate for this high-level position.
The World Health Organization is the international body responsible for directing and coordinating global health work, and this nomination reaffirms the Kingdom's commitment to supporting international efforts aimed at improving the quality of health life in countries around the world.
It is expected that this nomination will receive broad attention, as the Kingdom seeks through it to present national expertise capable of leading international organizations toward achieving sustainable development goals in the health sector, in line with Saudi Vision 2030 to enhance the Saudi presence globally.