Hanan Balkhy
Regional Director at World Health Organization
Global HealthInfectious DiseasesPublic HealthAntimicrobial ResistanceInfection PreventionEpidemiologyHealthcare Leadership
About
Hanan Balkhy is a distinguished physician and global health leader with more than three decades of experience in infectious diseases, public health, research, and healthcare leadership. As Regional Director at the World Health Organization since 2024, she continues to advance regional health priorities, drawing on her expertise in antimicrobial resistance, infection prevention, epidemiology, and medical education.