The WHO's Trust Crisis: Implications Beyond Saima Wazed's Resignation The recent resignation of Saima Wazed, daughter of ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, as the World Health Organisation's South east Asia head after fraud allegations is a stark reminder of the trust crisis plaguing the global health community.
The WHO placed her on unpaid leave and announced fresh elections for the regional director role in January 2027, citing alleged administrative errors by Wazed.
This situation is not an isolated incident but part of a broader pattern of corruption allegations against members of Hasina's family and former allies.