Margaret Chan
Margaret Chan
Margaret Chan (pronounced /ˈmɑːrɡərɪt tʃæn/) is a notable figure in the field of public health and medicine. She is a Chinese-Canadian physician, who served as the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) from 2006 to 2017.
Etymology
The name "Margaret" is of Greek origin, derived from the word "margarites" which means "pearl". The surname "Chan" is of Chinese origin and is a common surname in China.
Career
Margaret Chan began her career in the Hong Kong Department of Health, where she was appointed as the Director in 1994. During her tenure, she managed the avian influenza outbreak in 1997 and the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak in 2003.
In 2006, Chan was elected as the Director-General of the WHO, becoming the first person from China to hold this position. She was re-elected in 2012 and served until 2017. During her tenure, she led the organization through several global health crises, including the H1N1 influenza pandemic in 2009 and the Ebola outbreak in West Africa in 2014.
Related Terms
- Public Health
- World Health Organization
- Avian Influenza
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
- H1N1 Influenza
- Ebola
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Margaret Chan
- Wikipedia's article - Margaret Chan
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