NEW DELHI (INDIA), Jan 22: The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has appointed Imad N Fakhoury as Regional Director for South Asia. Based in New Delhi, Fakhoury will spearhead IFC's strategy and operations, while reinforcing relationships with the private sector, governments, and regional partners to boost impactful development outcomes in the region.

KATHMANDU, Nov 1: A group of 15 distinguished global health experts, including former United Nations officials, public health practitioners, and health rights activists, have issued an open letter urging the Member Governments of the World Health Organization (WHO) South-East Asia Region (SEARO) to make a conscientious and informed choice when selecting the next Regional Director for the SEARO. The experts urged nations to avoid "narrow political manoeuvering" and "go beyond bilateral promises and political interests" while making conscience-driven choices.

KATHMANDU, Oct 9: A group of public health experts and civil society leaders voiced their concerns on Sunday, criticizing the government for not adequately pursuing diplomatic endeavors to ensure the success of Nepal’s candidate, Dr. Shambhu Acharya, for the position of Regional Director of WHO-SEARO.

KATHMANDU, Jan 27: Poonam Khetrapal Singh has been re-appointed the regional director for World Health Organization South-East Asia, for a second five-year term, the organization said on Sunday.