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The WHO will release the complete list of nominees after final regional committee meetings, expected in early November.

Beijing is putting forward maternity health expert Song Li for the top position at the World Health Organization. If elected, she will be the second Chinese national to lead the WHO after Margaret Chan, who headed the organisation between 2007 and 2017.

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China has nominated maternity health expert Song Li to lead the World Health Organization, a move that could expand Beijing’s influence over the UN agency. Read More: https://punchng.com/china-unveils-candidate-for-who-chief-position/

Other candidates for the WHO head position who have been announced include Dr. Hanan Mohammed Al-Kuwari of Qatar, Dr. Hanan Balkhy of Saudi Arabia and Dr. Hans Kluge of Belgium.