As the mandate of Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus approaches its expiration in August 2027, the high-stakes manoeuvring for the next Director-General (DG) of the World Health Organization (WHO) has intensified in the halls of Geneva and capital cities worldwide. While the official call for nominations is expected in April 2026 and no candidate has formally declared, the global health “rumour mill” is already hard at work – floating the names of at least 12 candidates from Jakarta to Berlin.
Whoever makes the final list will…