Dr David Nabarro is the best candidate for WHO Director-General

摘要

At the World Health Assembly this month, the health ministers of the world will elect the next Director-General (DG) of WHO. This is a vitally important job, as WHO is central to global health, security, and development. The organisation, working in response to the directives of its member states, acts as the directing and coordinating authority within the international system for all health matters, setting standards and monitoring their implementation. It also convenes a myriad of UN bodies, government agencies, civil society groups, and others as these standards are applied in response to specific health issues identified by member states-particularly those with global impact. WHO needs a strong DG to make this happen.