Barbados to Chair WHO Executive Board; Ambassador Matthew Wilson Leads at 155th Session
June 6, 2024
Barbados assumes Chair of WHO Executive Board, with Ambassador Matthew Wilson leading the 155th Session in Geneva. Board oversees key WHO decisions and priorities, welcomed by WHO Executive Director. Senator Dr Jerome Walcott to chair future sessions.
Barbados has been elected to Chair the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Executive Board.
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Barbados to the United Nations, the WTO and other International Organisations in Geneva, Matthew Wilson, chaired on Barbados’ behalf at the opening of the WHO’s Executive Board 155th Session, in Geneva on Monday.
The Executive Board is one of the highest governing bodies in the WHO and gives effect to the decisions coming out of the World Health Assembly and also advises on the agenda and priorities for the annual Health Assembly, in addition to looking at WHO matters, such as the programme, budget and administration; management, governance and financial matters of the WHO; hosted partnerships; evaluations; and staff matters.
WHO Executive Director, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus welcomed Barbados’ leadership and chairmanship of the Board.
Ambassador Wilson noted that for Barbados to be chosen to serve as Chair indicates the high regard the member countries have for the country.
Upcoming WHO Executive Board sessions will be chaired by Minister of Health and Wellness, Senator Dr Jerome Walcott, including the one scheduled for January 2025. (BGIS)
