# Vanessa Kerry named WHO envoy for health resilience

Vanessa Kerry has been appointed as the World Health Organization's new envoy for health resilience. The role focuses on strengthening health systems and preparedness as countries seek to recover from crises and prepare for future health threats.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Health
- [NPR Health](https://www.npr.org/2026/10/20/g-s1-147952/vanessa-kerry-resilience-world-health-organization) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:27:01 -0400