27 January 1998 SG/SM/6447
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SECRETARY-GENERAL WELCOMES NOMINATION OF GRO HARLEM BRUNDTLAND AS NEXT DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION 19980127The following was issued by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:The Secretary-General welcomes the nomination of Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland as the next Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO). He admires her as a person of vision with a strong personal commitment to the international system. Once confirmed by the World Health Assembly, she will bring to WHO leadership, strength and inspiration. He looks forward to working with her. * *** * _----------_ * The press releases of the WHO were formerly issued under the symbol WHO. They are now issued under this consolidated symbol for all specialized agencies.
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