Bahrain’s integrated approach to primary healthcare, advanced digital technology, and community-led health initiatives serve as a vital blueprint for regional and international health-system transformation, according to Dr Hanan Balkhy, Saudi Arabia’s candidate for Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO).
In an exclusive interview with the Gulf Daily News (GDN), Dr Balkhy – a decorated paediatrician, infectious disease specialist and current WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean – highlighted the kingdom’s progress while detailing her campaign platform for the UN’s top health post ahead of the 2027 election .
