# WHO’s Next Leader in a Shifting Global Health Landscape

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Podcast: [Europe News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/europe-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7498547)
Published: 2026-06-22T02:48:36+00:00
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## Resource

The hunt for WHO’s next director is heating up as global power shifts without U.S. leadership, with Europe, Asia, and the Gulf vying for influence through seasoned candidates like Saudi’s Hanan Balkhy, Qatar’s Hanan Al Kuwari, Pakistan’s Sania Nishtar, and Indonesia’s Budi Sadikin — each bringing unique strengths amid rising geopolitical tensions and the need for global health reform. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/57e08fd08a9af882

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