Dr David Nabarro concluded his brief visit to Dhaka on Sunday as part of his worldwide campaign. During his visit, he met with health minister Mohammed Nasim and other senior government officials. He also had discussions with a group of journalists, including bdnews24.com, at the British High Commission in Dhaka. The election for the new WHO director-general will take place in May during the World Health Assembly in Geneva, where 194 member states will convene. The finalists for the position are former Ethiopian foreign minister and health minister Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and former Pakistan health minister Dr Sania Nishtar, in addition to Dr Margaret Chan. Issues such as global outbreaks, climate change, an aging population, non-communicable diseases, and a lack of new drugs are significant concerns for the candidates in the election process. The WHO faced significant criticism for its handling of the Ebola virus outbreak, leading some experts to question the organization's effectiveness. The 2014 outbreak in West Africa 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 about why Bangladesh should vote for him, the British doctor stated that his past experiences would enable him to guide the WHO in the right direction for its work. Due to his previous employment in South Asia, specifically in Bangladesh, he is knowledgeable about the health and healthcare challenges in the area. He mentioned that his work on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and climate change as a special envoy for the UN Secretary in the past two years is also pertinent to Bangladesh. Expressing his fondness for the country, he recalled working there in 1982 with Save the Children and noted the positive accomplishments he witnessed. He expressed his eagerness for Bangladesh's support in voting for him, stating that if Bangladesh chooses to endorse him, it will attract the attention of others. With over 30 years of experience in public health, nutrition, and development work at various levels, including positions in NGOs, universities, national governments, and the UN system, he has served in roles 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 upon by the UN Secretary-General during the Ebola outbreak due to the virus's rapid spread. After assuming his responsibilities, he noticed there was a problem and, with the help of others, they were able to assist WHO in getting back on track. After a few months, WHO was able to fulfill its intended role. This experience revealed the need for changes in WHO to detect potential outbreaks more quickly, respond efficiently, and raise alarms more effectively. As a result, in the latter part of 2015, the Director General of WHO requested him to lead a group to advise on reforming WHO to better assist countries in outbreak responses. Following the recommendations of the advisory group to enhance response capabilities, he decided to run for the position of Director General of WHO to ensure the implementation of these changes, as it is a cause he strongly believes in. David Nabarro. It is necessary to have the World Health Organization (WHO) to deal with outbreaks, and I have experience dealing with various outbreaks such as avian influenza, SARS, and cholera. I believe I have the expertise, courage, strategic skills, and management ability to lead WHO effectively in these situations. My goal is to make WHO dependable and effective in handling outbreaks. I have a track record of work in food, nutrition, infectious disease, climate change, and achieving results in various fields, which I believe is what WHO needs. He stated that WHO, under his leadership, will be an organization that is completely transparent and open to scrutiny by everyone, as that is the most effective way to manage public services in the current era. The process of electing the next Director-General began on September 23 of last year with the announcement of nominated candidates by Member States. Following this, member states and candidates engaged in discussions in a secure web forum on the WHO website. In November, a live forum was conducted where candidates shared their vision for WHO Member States and answered 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 is expected to begin their term on July 1. Among the candidates are individuals representing Africa, Asia, and Europe. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of Ethiopia received the most votes from the executive members and is the African Union's candidate. Described as a visionary leader, Ghebreyesus has led Ethiopia and various global health organizations to achieve significant results and expand their influence. He expressed his vision for a world in which all individuals, irrespective of their background or location, can live healthy and productive lives. Dr. Sania Nishtar from Pakistan outlined 10 pledges in her campaign aimed at addressing issues and revitalizing the WHO. She emphasized the importance of implementing reforms quickly, promoting transparency, establishing accountability, ensuring efficiency, and fostering a results-driven culture.