The new WHO head will have to redefine the role of the organisation amid drastic budget cuts.
The new WHO head will face budget pressures and must redefine the UN agency's role.
Martial Trezzini / Keystone
The race to lead the World Health Organization (WHO) is unfolding at a time when the UN agency is grappling with budget cuts, internal tensions and fundamental questions about its role.
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May 19, 2026 - 09:00
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