Dr Balkhi beseeches Nepal for supporting in her bid to become WHO Director General
Summary
Dr Hanan Balkhi has sought Nepal’s support for her bid to become WHO Director General during a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal in Kathmandu. She also conveyed condolences over the recent Bhotekoshi flood and praised the Nepali government’s leadership during the crisis.
Key Points
- Dr Hanan Balkhi, Regional Director for the WHO Eastern Mediterranean office, asked Nepal to back her candidacy for WHO Director General.
- Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said climate change is increasing health risks and disease impacts in developing countries including Nepal.
- Balkhi expressed condolences for victims of the recent Bhotekoshi flood and praised Nepal’s response.
- Khanal thanked Saudi Arabia for its solidarity with Nepal during the disaster and stressed the need for international cooperation on health challenges.
