HK welcomes Margaret Chan's WHO re-election

May 23, 2012

Hong Kong officials today welcomed Dr Margaret Chan's re-election as Director-General of the World Health Organisation for a second term that ends on June 30, 2017. The 65th World Health Assembly announced the news today.
 
Chief Executive Donald Tsang commended Dr Chan for her outstanding performance and commitment in promoting public health in the international arena. 
 
"Dr Chan was re-elected with overwhelming support, which reflects the wide recognition of her contributions by member states of the WHO.  We are extremely proud to see an officer from Hong Kong continuing to play a leading role in serving the global community," Mr Tsang said.
 
Secretary for Food & Health Dr York Chow, who is in Geneva attending the assembly as a member of the Chinese delegation, said Dr Chan had an illustrious track record of achievements on a range of global health issues.
 
"During Dr Chan's first term in office, we have seen WHO step up international collaboration and partnership, making the world better prepared to prevent and control diseases and other health threats. The HKSARG will continue to work closely with the WHO to improve global health," Dr Chow said.
 
Dr Chan worked in the Hong Kong civil service for 25 years before retiring as Director of Health in 2003.  She was first appointed to the post of Director-General in 2006.