Bangladesh Prime Minister’s daughter elected as WHO regional director
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Bangladesh on Wednesday said the election of Saima Wajed as director of the World Health Organization (WHO) South-East Asia region reflects recognition of her passion for public health and confidence in her leadership skills.
WHO said on Wednesday that Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s daughter Saima has been elected as the organization’s South-East Asia director. Saima’s four-year term will begin in 2024.
“Member States elected Saima Wajed during the 76th session of the Regional Committee for South-East Asia,” the WHO statement said. Saima (50) defeated Nepal’s candidate Dr. Shambhu Prasad Acharya in the election for this post.
Saima wrote on ‘X’, I express my gratitude to the Member States for electing me the next Director of WHO South-East Asia Region.” The newly appointed regional director will assume charge on February 1, 2024, Bangladesh’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Saima will hold this post from 2024 to 2028. The ministry said, this election reflects the recognition of Saima’s passion in the field of public health and the confidence and trust in her leadership skills.
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