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Former Regional DirectorsDr Takeshi Kasai (2019-2023)
Dr Takeshi Kasai (2019-2023)
  • Dr Takeshi Kasai began his term as WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific on 1 February 2019, following his nomination by the WHO Regional Committee for the Western Pacific and his appointment by the WHO Executive Board. The public health career of Dr Kasai began nearly 30 years ago when he was assigned to a remote post on the northeast coast of Japan, providing health-care services for the elderly. His early experiences there impressed upon him value of building strong health systems from the ground up. In the mid-1990s, Dr Kasai attended the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, where he studied in the Department of Global Health and Development and received a master’s degree in public health. Dr Kasai has worked for WHO for more than 15 years, and at the time of his nomination was Director of Programme Management, the No. 2 position at the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific in Manila, Philippines. As a Technical Officer and later as the Director of the Division of Health Security at the Regional Office, he was instrumental in developing and implementing the Asia Pacific Strategy for Emerging Diseases and Public Health Emergencies, which guides Member States in preparing for and responding to public health emergencies. Dr Kasai also served as the WHO Representative in Viet Nam from 2012 to 2014, and in 2014 received the For the People’s Health Medal from the Government, the top honor bestowed upon those who have made significant contributions to public health. Note: Title reflects the respective position of the subject at the time the photo was taken.Dr Takeshi Kasai began his term as WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific on 1 February 2019, following his nomination by the WHO Regional Committee for the Western Pacific and his appointment by the WHO Executive Board. The public health career of Dr Kasai began nearly 30 years ago when he was assigned to a remote post on the northeast coast of Japan, providing health-care services for the elderly. His early experiences there impressed upon him value of building strong health systems from the ground up. In the mid-1990s, Dr Kasai attended the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, where he studied in the Department of Global Health and Development and received a master’s degree in public health. Dr Kasai has worked for WHO for more than 15 years, and at the time of his nomination was Director of Programme Management, the No. 2 position at the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific in Manila, Philippines. As a Technical Officer and later as the Director of the Division of Health Security at the Regional Office, he was instrumental in developing and implementing the Asia Pacific Strategy for Emerging Diseases and Public Health Emergencies, which guides Member States in preparing for and responding to public health emergencies. Dr Kasai also served as the WHO Representative in Viet Nam from 2012 to 2014, and in 2014 received the For the People’s Health Medal from the Government, the top honor bestowed upon those who have made significant contributions to public health. Note: Title reflects the respective position of the subject at the time the photo was taken.
  • Address from Dr Takeshi Kasai as the newly appointed WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific. Note: Title reflects the respective position of the subject at the time the photo was taken.Address from Dr Takeshi Kasai as the newly appointed WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific. Note: Title reflects the respective position of the subject at the time the photo was taken.
  • Dr Takeshi Kasai, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific.   Note: Title reflects the respective position of the subject at the time the photo was taken.Dr Takeshi Kasai, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific.   Note: Title reflects the respective position of the subject at the time the photo was taken.
  • WHO South Pacific Representative Dr Corinne Capuano, WHO Regional Director Dr Takeshi Kasai, Fiji’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Defense and National Security Hon. Inia Seruiratu and UN Resident Coordinator for the Pacific Sanaka Samarasinha before a meeting. Note: Title reflects the respective position of the subject at the time the photo was taken.WHO South Pacific Representative Dr Corinne Capuano, WHO Regional Director Dr Takeshi Kasai, Fiji’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Defense and National Security Hon. Inia Seruiratu and UN Resident Coordinator for the Pacific Sanaka Samarasinha before a meeting. Note: Title reflects the respective position of the subject at the time the photo was taken.
  • Dr Takeshi Kasai, WHO Western Pacific Regional Director, visits a medical clinic in Abaiang, an outer island in Kiribati.   Read more: https://www.who.int/westernpacific/news/item/25-02-2019-new-who-regional-director-meets-pacific-leaders-communities-highlights-climate-change-noncommunicable-diseases-emergencies-as-priorities Note: Title reflects the respective position of the subject at the time the photo was taken.Dr Takeshi Kasai, WHO Western Pacific Regional Director, visits a medical clinic in Abaiang, an outer island in Kiribati.   Read more: https://www.who.int/westernpacific/news/item/25-02-2019-new-who-regional-director-meets-pacific-leaders-communities-highlights-climate-change-noncommunicable-diseases-emergencies-as-priorities Note: Title reflects the respective position of the subject at the time the photo was taken.
  • Dr Takeshi Kasai, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, visits Khoksivilay Health Center in Xaithany District. Note: Title reflects the respective position of the subject at the time the photo was taken.Dr Takeshi Kasai, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, visits Khoksivilay Health Center in Xaithany District. Note: Title reflects the respective position of the subject at the time the photo was taken.
  • Nauru Consultant Psychologist Dr Andrew Chandrasekaran and WHO Regional Director Dr Takeshi Kasai, meeting at Nauru International Airport Note: Title reflects the respective position of the subject at the time the photo was taken.Nauru Consultant Psychologist Dr Andrew Chandrasekaran and WHO Regional Director Dr Takeshi Kasai, meeting at Nauru International Airport Note: Title reflects the respective position of the subject at the time the photo was taken.
  • Dr Takeshi Kasai (right), WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific with Dr Izandis Bin Mohamad Sayed (left), Director of Hospital Orang Asli Gombak (HOAG). Note: Title reflects the respective position of the subject at the time the photo was taken. Disclaimer: This image was captured during the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The contents of this image reflect the guidance communicated by local public health authorities at the time of its capture. Please note, public health guidance differs among countries and is indicative of the local context.Dr Takeshi Kasai (right), WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific with Dr Izandis Bin Mohamad Sayed (left), Director of Hospital Orang Asli Gombak (HOAG). Note: Title reflects the respective position of the subject at the time the photo was taken. Disclaimer: This image was captured during the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The contents of this image reflect the guidance communicated by local public health authorities at the time of its capture. Please note, public health guidance differs among countries and is indicative of the local context.
  • Dr Takeshi Kasai, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, during his official visit to Mongolia. Note: Title reflects the respective position of the subject at the time the photo was taken.Dr Takeshi Kasai, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, during his official visit to Mongolia. Note: Title reflects the respective position of the subject at the time the photo was taken.
  • Dr Takeshi Kasai, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, visits health facilities in East New Britain, accompanied by Health Minister and Gazelle MP, Hon. Jelta Wong, to see first-hand their COVID-19 response, to speak and encourage health workers on the ground. Note: Title reflects the respective position of the subject at the time the photo was taken. Disclaimer: This image was captured during the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the contents of this image might not be directly related to COVID, processes reflect the guidance communicated by local public health authorities at the time of its capture. Please note, public health guidance differs among countries and is indicative of the local context.Dr Takeshi Kasai, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, visits health facilities in East New Britain, accompanied by Health Minister and Gazelle MP, Hon. Jelta Wong, to see first-hand their COVID-19 response, to speak and encourage health workers on the ground. Note: Title reflects the respective position of the subject at the time the photo was taken. Disclaimer: This image was captured during the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the contents of this image might not be directly related to COVID, processes reflect the guidance communicated by local public health authorities at the time of its capture. Please note, public health guidance differs among countries and is indicative of the local context.
  • Dr Takeshi Kasai, appointed WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, taking oath of office at the 144th session of the WHO Executive Board at the World Health Organization’s headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland, 26 January 2019. Related: https://www.who.int/about/governance/executive-board Note: Title reflects the respective position of the subject at the time the photo was taken.Dr Takeshi Kasai, appointed WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, taking oath of office at the 144th session of the WHO Executive Board at the World Health Organization’s headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland, 26 January 2019. Related: https://www.who.int/about/governance/executive-board Note: Title reflects the respective position of the subject at the time the photo was taken.
  • Dr Takeshi Kasai (rightmost), WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, visits a health center in Cao Bang. Note: Title reflects the respective position of the subject at the time the photo was taken.Dr Takeshi Kasai (rightmost), WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, visits a health center in Cao Bang. Note: Title reflects the respective position of the subject at the time the photo was taken.

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