Nepal to field Dr Sangeeta Kaushal Mishra for WHO regional chief
Summary
Nepal will nominate Dr Sangeeta Kaushal Mishra for the post of WHO South-East Asia Regional Office chief after Saima Wazed resigned. The government is lobbying member countries, with officials saying India’s support could be decisive in the election.
Key Points
- Nepal has decided to field Dr Sangeeta Kaushal Mishra as its candidate for WHO South-East Asia Regional Office chief.
- The post became vacant after Saima Wazed resigned on September 9 amid scrutiny and allegations investigated by the WHO and Bangladeshi authorities.
- Officials say Nepal is lobbying member states and hopes to secure India’s backing, which could determine the outcome.
- Nepal had also contested the 2023 SEARO election, when Shambhu Acharya lost to Wazed.
