Breaking News: WHO Chief Lee Jong-wook Dies
From Reuters: Lee Jong-wook died today two days after a blood clot was found on his brain. Lee, 61, was spearheading the organisation's fight against global threats from bird flu, AIDS and other infectious diseases. WHO director-general since 2003, Lee was his country's top international official.
United Nations' Secretary-General Kofi Annan called Lee's death "devastating" and noted his deep commitment to fighting scourges such as AIDS and malaria and preparing the world for a possible bird flu pandemic.
From Reuters: Lee Jong-wook died today two days after a blood clot was found on his brain. Lee, 61, was spearheading the organisation's fight against global threats from bird flu, AIDS and other infectious diseases. WHO director-general since 2003, Lee was his country's top international official.
United Nations' Secretary-General Kofi Annan called Lee's death "devastating" and noted his deep commitment to fighting scourges such as AIDS and malaria and preparing the world for a possible bird flu pandemic.