Egypt's Health Minister Meets WHO Director-General Candidate Hanan Balkhy

Egyptian Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar received Hanan Balkhy, WHO Eastern Mediterranean regional director and candidate for the organization's top post, to discuss health cooperation.

• Abdel Ghaffar met Balkhy, the Saudi candidate for WHO director-general, accompanied by Egyptian and Saudi delegations.
• The two discussed enhancing joint health cooperation and developing working mechanisms to address regional and international health challenges.
• Abdel Ghaffar stressed the importance of supporting poor and developing countries and achieving health equity, particularly during pandemics and medical emergencies.
• Balkhy stated her vision targets building institutions, developing capacities, and establishing more resilient and sustainable health systems.