Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has extended his warm congratulations to Saima Wazed for being the regional director of the Regional Office for South-East Asia (SEARO).  

In his X, Tedros wrote on Tuesday my warm congratulations to SaimaWazed on your appointment as Regional Director for WHOSEARO.

You have the confidence and trust of the member states of Southeast Asia and the Executive Board.

Saima, you are entrusted with guiding the health systems of 11 countries comprising nearly two billion people. The region is extremely diverse, and the range of health challenges is equally diverse.

Of course, you are not alone. You are supported by a very dedicated and talented team at the Regional Office.

You have my full support and trust, and that of my colleagues in headquarters. I look forward to working with you