Nepal has announced its candidacy for the position of regional chief at the World Health Organization’s (WHO) South-East Asia regional office. This nomination follows the recent resignation of Saima Wazed, the daughter of former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who previously held the post. Dr. Sangeeta Kaushal Mishra will represent Nepal in the election for this key leadership role within the WHO. The South-East Asia regional office oversees critical health initiatives across multiple nations. Nepal is seeking to fill the vacancy left by Wazed’s departure and contribute to global health governance. The election is anticipated to draw significant attention given the importance of the region and the WHO's ongoing work. This marks a notable step for Nepal’s involvement in international health organizations.