Song Li's nomination for top WHO post an aspiration for global community of health for all: China

'We believe that if Doctor Song Li is elected, it will help the WHO play a more positive role in promoting the health and wellbeing of all humanity,' Chinese Foreign Ministry says

Song Li's nomination for top WHO post an aspiration for global community of health for all: China

'We believe that if Doctor Song Li is elected, it will help the WHO play a more positive role in promoting the health and wellbeing of all humanity,' Chinese Foreign Ministry says

EXPLAINER - What to know about ‘plague’ quarantine in Siberian region of Russia?

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Song Li's nomination for top WHO post an aspiration for global community of health for all: China

'We believe that if Doctor Song Li is elected, it will help the WHO play a more positive role in promoting the health and wellbeing of all humanity,' Chinese Foreign Ministry says

Song Li's nomination for top WHO post an aspiration for global community of health for all: China

'We believe that if Doctor Song Li is elected, it will help the WHO play a more positive role in promoting the health and wellbeing of all humanity,' Chinese Foreign Ministry says

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