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Dr. Margaret Chan.

Authors :
Yabroff, Jennie
Source :
Newsweek. 12/29/2008, Vol. 152/153 Issue 26/1, p68-68. 1/9p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article discusses Dr. Margaret Chan, director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO). Chan's influence in the areas of women's issues, African health, and emerging diseases is described. Her success in stopping the spread of avian influenza and SARS in Hong Kong by culling its population of poultry is also noted.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00289604
Volume :
152/153
Issue :
26/1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Newsweek
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
35830164