Handbook on the Director-General election process
30 April 2026
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Overview
This document describes the process for electing the next Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO). It covers the period from April 2026 to May 2027 and outlines the full timeline, procedural rules and voting scenarios governing the election.
WHO Team
Governing Bodies (GBS)
Editors
World Health Organization
Number of pages
16