Dr David Nabarro completed his brief visit to Dhaka on Sunday as part of his worldwide campaign. During his visit, he met with health minister Mohammed Nasim, senior government officials, and a group of journalists at the British High Commission in Dhaka. The election for the WHO’s eighth director-general will take place in May during the World Health Assembly in Geneva, where three finalists, including Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Dr Sania Nishtar, will vie to succeed Dr Margaret Chan. The candidates will address pressing global issues such as Ebola outbreaks, climate change, aging populations, non-communicable diseases, and drug shortages. The WHO has faced significant criticism for its handling of the Ebola virus outbreak, with some experts questioning the organization's relevance during that time. The outbreak in West Africa in 2014 resulted in over 11,000 deaths. Dr. Navarro, who has been serving as Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Ebola since September 2014, has been providing strategic and policy guidance for the international response. In response to a question, the British doctor explained why Bangladesh should vote for him, citing his past experiences and his ability to ensure that the WHO is effectively carrying out its work. Due to his previous work in South Asia, particularly in Bangladesh, he has a good understanding of the health and healthcare challenges in the region. He also mentioned that his recent work as a special envoy for the UN Secretary on SDGs and climate change has been beneficial for Bangladesh. He expressed his fondness for the country, citing his work with Save the Children in 1982 and the positive impact he witnessed during that time. He expressed his eagerness for Bangladesh to vote for him, as he believes that if Bangladesh supports him, others will take notice. With over 30 years of experience in public health, nutrition, and development work at various levels, including in NGOs, universities, national governments, and the UN system, he has held prominent positions such as Senior Coordinator for Avian and Pandemic Influenza, Coordinator of the Movement to Scale Up Nutrition, and Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Food Security and Nutrition. He was also called in by the UN Secretary General during the Ebola outbreak, when the virus was spreading rapidly. After assuming the responsibility, he noted that there was a "problem" and with the support of everyone, they were able to assist WHO in getting back on track, eventually allowing it to fulfill its intended role. This experience revealed the necessary changes needed in WHO to detect potential outbreaks more quickly, respond effectively, and raise alarms more effectively. In the latter part of 2015, the Director General of WHO appointed him to lead a group that would advise on reforming the organization to better assist countries in responding to outbreaks. Following the recommendations made by the advisory group to enhance response capacity, he decided to run for Director General of WHO to see the reforms through, as it is something he strongly believes in. David Nabarro. It is essential to have the World Health Organization (WHO) in place to handle outbreaks, as there is no other alternative. The speaker has dealt with avian influenza, SARS, cholera, and has experience in outbreak management. He believes that his past experiences have equipped him with the expertise, courage, strategic skills, and management ability needed to lead WHO effectively. His goal is to make WHO reliable and efficient in handling outbreaks. He has a proven track record in food, nutrition, infectious disease, climate change, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and has successfully raised funds and achieved results in various fields. He believes that this is what WHO needs. He stated that WHO, under his leadership, would become a completely transparent and accountable organization that can be accessed by everyone, as he believes that is the best way to manage public services in the present time. The process of electing the next Director-General began on September 23 of last year with the announcement of the nominated candidates by Member States. Subsequently, member states and candidates engaged in discussions on a secure web forum on the WHO website. In November, a live forum was conducted where candidates presented their plans for the WHO Member States and responded to questions about their candidacy. In January, the WHO's Executive Board selected a shortlist of five candidates. The Board members conducted interviews with several candidates and chose three of them to participate in the final voting at the World Health Assembly in May. The new Director-General will begin their term on July 1 of this year. The three candidates represent Africa, Asia, and Europe. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus from Ethiopia received the most votes from executive members and is endorsed by the African Union. Described as a visionary leader, Ghebreyesus has successfully led Ethiopia and various global health organizations to achieve significant results and expand their influence. He expressed his vision for a world where all individuals can live healthy and productive lives, regardless of their identity or location. Dr. Sania Nishtar from Pakistan made 10 promises in her campaign to address issues and improve the World Health Organization. She emphasized the need for quick reforms, transparency, accountability, efficiency, and a results-oriented culture.