Geneva - The new interim head of the World Health Organization (WHO),addressing the press for the first time since assuming office, confirmed that no major changes will be made in the organization
Geneva - The new interim head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Anders Nordstrom, addressing the press for the first time since assuming office , confirmed that Dr Anders Nordstrom. He also emphasized the need for additional financial resources and the support from the people to continue the fight against HIV/Aids, malaria and polio.
He reiterated that he would continue the work of his predecessor Dr Lee Jong-wook, who had passed away earlier in the week. Talking of Lee's important project, of enabling three million people suffering with HIV/Aids in the poorer countries, with life-extending antiretroviral treatment, Nordstrom said 'There is now a major political commitment to equitable access to drugs for people. Three years back the difference was amazing. Everyone realises now the importance of getting drugs to people in poorer countries.'
