PHA-Exchange> Lancet debate on election of WHO-DG (2)

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From: "vhai" <vhai at vsnl.com>
> Dear Prof. Banerji,
>
> Belated but very warm Puja Greetings!  It seems we have not met for a long
> time.
>
> Thank you for sharing the information on election of DG of WHO. I entirely
> agree with your concerns and anguish that how over the years this
> distinguished institution has fallen prey to the international pressures
and
> pulls. Perhaps this is time to arrest its further fall. At this juncture,
it
> is important for the developing countries to get their acts together and
> look for a candidate who is genuinely concerned on their public health and
> developmental issues and is willing to take some strident posture, if
> necessary. Your effort of initiating a debate on the issue is an important
> beginning and I hope this can be taken forward in a more systematic manner
> rather quickly, since the time is short. Both VHAI and South-South
> Solidarity would be very happy to join in any such effort. We are also
> publishing your e.mail in the next issue of HFM for larger debate, if that
> is all right with you.
> With best regards,
> Sincerely yours,
>
> Alok Mukhopadhyay