# [World Report] WHO's next Director-General

Source: [thelancet.com](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(26)02295-6/fulltext?rss=yes) · 2026-11-14 · Medicine
Page: https://themorning.science/story/world-report-who-s-next-director-general-aa9a47c6597e4fac
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## In brief

- Seven candidates to lead the World Health Organization have been announced.
- The Lancet World Report, published 2026-11-14, covers the announcement.
- The WHO faces challenges on several fronts, according to the report.

## Why it matters

The choice of WHO Director-General shapes global health priorities and how the organisation responds to health emergencies and research funding, which affects science policy worldwide.

## Timeline

- 2026-11-14: Seven candidates for WHO Director-General announced (reported by The Lancet)

## Coverage

- [[World Report] WHO's next Director-General](https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(26)02295-6/fulltext?rss=yes) — thelancet.com, 2026-11-14

Tags: who, global health, leadership, public health policy

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