Health Minister meets nominee for WHO’s next Director-General
Georgian Minister of Health Mikheil Sarjveladze met Hans Kluge, Regional Director for Europe of the World Health Organization, who is one of seven official candidates nominated to become the next Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO).
As part of his visit, Hans Kluge familiarized the minister with his action plans and priorities for his activities, focusing on general health program, strenthening primary healthcare and accessibility to medicines.
Prior to this, in Copenhagen, coinciding with the 76th session of the World Health Organization’s Regional Committee for Europe, Mikheil Sarjveladze held meetings with other candidates for the position of WHO Director-General.
The WHO Executive Council will shortlist the candidates to three nominees in January 2027 and will elect the Director-General during the World Health Assembly in May 2027.
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Georgian Minister of Health Mikheil Sarjveladze met Hans Kluge, Regional Director for Europe of the World Health Organization, who is one of seven official candidates nominated to become the next Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO).
As part of his visit, Hans Kluge familiarized the minister with his action plans and priorities for his activities, focusing on general health program, strenthening primary healthcare and accessibility to medicines.
Prior to this, in Copenhagen, coinciding with the 76th session of the World Health Organization’s Regional Committee for Europe, Mikheil Sarjveladze held meetings with other candidates for the position of WHO Director-General.
The WHO Executive Council will shortlist the candidates to three nominees in January 2027 and will elect the Director-General during the World Health Assembly in May 2027.
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