Armenian doctor nominated for WHO Director-General position

International figures and organizations back Gevorg Tamamyan’s WHO Director-General bid

Public Radio of ArmeniaSep 29, 20261 min readOriginal: Public Radio of Armenia

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Professor Gevorg Tamamyan, a renowned Armenian pediatric oncologist and hematologist, has been nominated for Director-General of the World Health Organization, with the election scheduled for 2027.

Within two days of the announcement, Tamamyan's candidacy has garnered support from prominent international health leaders and organizations. Endorsers include Jordan's Princess Dina Mired, former president of the Union for International Cancer Control, and Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, a South African-American surgeon, scientist and philanthropist who owns the Los Angeles Times.

International professional organizations including the International Society of Paediatric Oncology and the African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer have also backed his nomination. Tamamyan's supporters have highlighted his commitment to underserved communities and his expertise in addressing cancer as a global health challenge.

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