Dr David Nabarro

Dr David Nabarro, a medical doctor with over 40 years experience, is one of three candidates running for Director-General of the World Health Organisation. In 2003 he initiated the new WHO programme on Health Action in Crisis and coordinated WHO’s response to the 2003 earthquake in Bam, Iran and the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami. He has worked for several UN Secretary-Generals including on avian influenza, ebola, cholera, sustainable development and climate change.

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By Dr David Nabarro
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