Halfdan T. Mahler
Halfdan Theodor Mahler (21 April 1923 – 14 December 2016) was a Danish physician. He served three terms as Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) from 1973 to 1988, and is widely known for his effort to combat tuberculosis and his role in having shaped the landmark Alma Ata Declaration that defined the Health for All by the Year 2000 strategy.
Halfdan T. Mahler | |
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| 3rd Director-General of the World Health Organization | |
| In office 1973–1988 | |
| Preceded by | Marcolino Gomes Candau |
| Succeeded by | Hiroshi Nakajima |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Halfdan Theodor Mahler 21 April 1923 Vivild, Denmark |
| Died | 14 December 2016 (aged 93) Geneva, Switzerland |
| Alma mater | University of Copenhagen |
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