Boko backs Tamamyan for WHO leadership role
President Boko nominated Dr Gevorg Tamamyan, citing a need for effective global health leadership.
President Duma Boko has nominated Dr Gevorg Tamamyan for the World Health Organization's top position. Boko formally proposed Tamamyan for the role of Director-General at the World Health Assembly in May 2027 in a letter to the WHO Executive Board chairperson.
The President stated Botswana's health-system challenges underscore the need for effective global health leadership. He wrote that multilateral institutions under strain require a demonstrably effective WHO, not a diminished one. Boko's endorsement centres on Tamamyan's commitment to underserved communities and improving healthcare access.
Boko linked the nomination to Botswana's experience confronting its own health system limitations. He framed the endorsement around the WHO's ability to respond to countries' healthcare needs, particularly for those struggling to obtain care.
Why it mattersPresident Boko's nomination of Dr. Gevorg Tamamyan for WHO Director-General aims to improve global health leadership and healthcare access for underserved communities, reflecting Botswana's own health system challenges.