Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia has officially nominated Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin for the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), in a major push to reform global health governance and amplify the voice of developing nations.The strategic bid to lead the global health body highlights Southeast Asia’s largest economy’s intention to drive multilateral reform from within rather than lobbying from the sidelines, according to Indonesian Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir.
“The nomination of our Health Minister as WHO Director-General aims to foster a global health architecture that is more equitable for developing nations,” Arrmanatha stated in Jakarta on Monday
Speaking during his inaugural press address, Arrmanatha criticized the current multilateral system for failing to adequately serve developing countries. Therefore, Indonesia continues to advocate for reform across multilateral institutions
Arrmanatha stated that Minister Budi’s candidacy highlights Indonesia’s commitment to delivering concrete contributions toward global health governance
He further highlighted that this commitment aligns with Indonesia’s active role on the United Nations Board of Auditors to bolster accountability and transparency across international bodies
Driven by the same diplomatic mandate, Indonesia is also pursuing a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2029–2030 term.Baca juga: Indonesia pushes national plasma ecosystem to boost health resilience
“Indonesia will champion a UN Security Council that is more effective, representative, transparent, and democratic,” Arrmanatha added
He reaffirmed that Indonesia will continue urging the UN and multilateral bodies like the WHO to become more efficient, representative, and responsive to the global community’s aspirations
Given that international law and multilateralism are vital to global stability, Arrmanatha stressed that international agreements must apply universally to all nations rather than serving a select few.Baca juga: Indonesia tightens entry checks after suspected plague death in Russia
Health Minister Budi is set to contest six other candidates for the top WHO leadership post, with elections scheduled for May 2027
In the race for the position, Budi will compete against notable global contenders, including former WHO Regional Director for Europe Hans Kluge (nominated by Belgium), former Qatari Health Minister Hanan Al-Kuwari, and WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Hanan Balkhy
The incumbent WHO Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, will complete his term on August 15, 2027
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