Saima Wazed Putul has won the election of the World Health Organization’s regional director for Southeast Asia.
On Wednesday, November 1, Putul shared a post on her X account, formerly known as Twitter.
In her post Putul said, "Thank you to WHOSEARO Member States for choosing me to be their next Regional Director! I would like to pay tribute to our outgoing RD, Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, for her decade of service to the public health of our region. A special tribute as well for my fellow nominee in this race, Dr. Acharya. In his long & distinguished career, he has been an invaluable asset to WHO- and I hope our region will continue to benefit from his knowledge & experience. I look forward to building a healthier South-East Asia."
A press release from WHO said, The newly appointed regional director will take office on February 1.
According to the press release, Putul secured eight votes. The other candidate, Dr Shambhu Prasad Acharya of Nepal received two votes.
