# Fifth candidate enters race to lead WHO as nominations close

https://mins.news/en/item/73872

- Reuters, 2026-09-25 11:40 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/fifth-candidate-enter-race-lead-who-nominations-close-2026-09-25/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ab65d99f43c0f000136cb38

> A fifth candidate has joined the contest to lead the World Health Organization, according to the agency’s website, as the nomination deadline closed overnight.

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