# WHO member states nominate seven candidates for next director-general

https://mins.news/en/item/121447

- Reuters, 2026-10-29 20:35 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/who-member-states-propose-seven-candidates-new-chief-organization-says-2026-10-29/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ae3adfc27f3420001c8e26d

> The World Health Organization said on Thursday that its member states had put forward seven candidates for director-general. The successful candidate is expected to take office on August 16, 2027.