Question

The first Chief Scientist of the World Health Organisation from 2019--2022 is

• A. Dr. Soumya Swaminathan
• B. Sir Jeremy Farrar
• C. Salim Abdool Karim
• D. Claire King

Hint:

Remember important WHO personalities: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus -- Director-General, Soumya Swaminathan -- First Chief Scientist.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Recall when the WHO created this post.
The Chief Scientist role at WHO was established in 2019 to strengthen evidence-based decision making.
Step 2: Recall the tenure being asked about.
The question specifies the person who held the post from 2019 to 2022.
Step 3: Eliminate the other names and confirm.
Sir Jeremy Farrar and Salim Abdool Karim held the role later; Dr. Soumya Swaminathan was the first Chief Scientist.
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