The days of the mass campaigns

ABSTRACT

The World Health Organization was created and shaped by thousands of men and women of all nationalities. To mark its fortieth anniversary year, World Health Forum asked Glen Williams to give us his impressions of some of the main events. In passing, he mentions just a few names from among the many people who are part of the history of the Organization. The Forum presents, in two parts, snatches from WHO's life story, including episodes from its foundation in the aftermath of a world war, through the high hopes of the mass campaigns and the brilliant victory over smallpox, to the present great endeavour to achieve health for all