The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the nomination of Prof. Mohamed Janabi as the next Regional Director for the WHO African Region.
According to a statement from the organization, the nomination took place during a special session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa held in Geneva ahead of the World Health Assembly on Sunday.
The special session was convened by member states of the WHO African Region following the sudden and untimely death of Regional Director-elect, Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, in November 2024.