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22:33, 30-Jun-2017
Interview with outgoing WHO Director-General Margaret Chan
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Margaret Chan, one of China's most senior figures in UN history, retires on Friday. For a decade, she has served as director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO) and as such, has shaped the lives of seven billion people globally. CGTN's James Chau sat down with Dr. Chan for a farewell interview.
About her years at the WHO, Chen said “It’s a tremendous pride to be able to work with very talented people within WHO, the organization, and the partners, but also the opportunity to visit countries big or small, rich or not so rich, and to learn about their challenges and their aspirations for a better life. I was very inspired.”
Chan also described the Ebola outbreak in West Africa as one of the most difficult moments for WHO. The organization was criticized for being slow in the beginning but with fast adjustments, it was able to offer assistance and eventually helped create the first-ever Ebola vaccine.