Dr. Margaret Chan

Dr. Margaret Chan is a renowned public health expert who served as the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) from 2006 to 2017. She played a key role in managing global health crises, including the H1N1 pandemic and efforts to control diseases like Ebola and SARS. With a background in medicine and public health from Hong Kong, she focused on strengthening health systems worldwide and improving disease prevention and response. Her leadership emphasized the importance of global cooperation in tackling health threats and achieving equitable healthcare for all.