“Having Such a Passionate Champion for Childhood Cancer Running for WHO Top Leadership is an Immense Honor for Our Entire Community”
Dr. Gevorg Tamamyan has been nominated for the position of Director-General of the World Health Organization. The International Society of Paediatric Oncology has publicly endorsed his candidacy, citing his advocacy for childhood cancer treatment.
Why it matters
The leadership of the WHO is a critical factor in global health policy and the prioritization of international medical research.
Upon his recent announcement about being a candidate for WHO DG , Dr. Gevorg Tamamyan is celebrated by not only colleagues from around the world, but also professional organizations, where he has prominent influence.
Among them, the largest pediatric oncology organization in the world, International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP) , shared their full support for his candidacy:
I am thrilled to share some extraordinary news with our community.
Our SIOP Board Member and SIOP Asia Continental President, Dr. Gevorg Tamamyan , has been officially nominated as a candidate for the position of Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO)! We are incredibly proud to see one of our own leaders standing on the world stage.
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