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SARS was a very important event... And many countries have learned from SARS... The SARS event sort of gave them additional impetus and the sense of urgency for them to really revise the International Health Regulations.


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Author Bio


  • NameMargaret Chan
  • DescriptionDirector-General of the World Health Organization
  • AliasesChan Fung Fu-chun
  • Born1947
  • CountryPeople's Republic Of China
  • ProfessionPhysician; Civil Servant; Politician
  • AwardsOfficer Of The Order Of The British Empire