Ellen Mpangananji Thom, Deputy Representative, WHO Pakistan

Ellen Mpangananji Thom is a seasoned public health expert with over 30 years of experience across Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean. Currently with WHO Pakistan, she has emerged as a leading voice on the intersection of climate change and health, highlighting the severe impact of air pollution and environmental degradation on public health in the country. She served as Acting WHO Representative in Pakistan (2023–2024) and continues to advocate for recognizing the climate crisis as an immediate health emergency.