Revista panamericana de salud pública = Pan American journal of public health
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Rev. Panam. Salud Publica · Oct 1998
Historical Article[The World Health Organization is 50 years old].
In celebration of the World Health Organization's 50th anniversary, this article features WHO's contribution to the world by examining its current activities in the areas of health, human rights, and development. It briefly summarizes events leading to its establishment over the period from 1851 to 1948, which marks the year when WHO assumed its role as a specialized body of the United Nations. ⋯ A brief overview of the last 20 years ends with the introduction of WHO's new Director General, Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland.