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1 WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION EXECUTIVE BOARD Twenty-first Session ORGANISATION MONDIALE DE LA SANTÉ EB2l/Min/22 Rev.l 7 March 1958 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH MINUTES OF THE TWENTY-SECOND MEETING Palais des Nations, Geneva Tuesday, 28 January 1958, at 4Q0 p.m. CHAIRMANî Sir John CHARLES CONTENTS Page Closure of session 576

2 ЕВ2Х/Шл/22 Еег%1 Twenty-Second Meeting Tuesday^ 28 January 1958, at U30 p»m.?resent Sir John CHARLES, Chairman Dr Dia E. EL_CHAITI, Vice-Chairman Dr Hafez AMIN, Rapporteur Dr A. da SILVA TRAVASSOS, Rapporteur Professor G, А. С 舰 ШШ1 Dr С. DÍ.IZ-COLLSl Dr W. Л. FAQUIHr Dr Л. HABERNOLL Dr H, van Zile HYDE Dr L, E. cmmillo Dr C. K< LAKSHMMAN Dr B. D, B. LûïTON, alternate to Dr : Dr Л. J. METCALFE Professor N. N. PESONEN Dr L. SIRI Dr J. N. TOGBA Designating Country United KLngdwn of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Syria Egypt Portugal Italy Mexico Afghanistan Federal Republic of Germany- United States of Araerioa Ecuador India Canada Australia Finland Argentina Liberia Secretary : Dr M» CMDAU Dir ector-gener al

3 м Rev^l Representatives of the United Nations and Spe<ùalized Agencies United Nations United Nations Relief and Works Agency Technical Assistance Board Мг С. Л. REHLING Dr J«S, McKENZIE POLLOCK Mr B. LUKA(f Represent at ives of Inter government al and Non«~goYernnientaX Organizations League of Arab States International Conference of Social Work Dr H, EL ШЖПл Mrs E«S«SMITH International Society for the Welfare of Cripples) )Жав A* E, MOSER International IMc» for Child Welfare ) Medical Women's International Associaticm World Medical Association Dr Vera J. FETERSON Dr J. MAÏSTEE

4 一 EB2l/Min/22 Rev.l CLOSURE OF SESSION The CHAIRMAN informed the meeting that all the resolutions adopted during the session were now available. Dr DCEOtLE, Deputy Director-General, said that the list of the resolutions, ; f r o m EB21.R1 to R#66, together with the index, was contained in document EB21/74. t Resolution EB21.R51 Rev,l incorp^ratecî a small drafting anendment : the word "will" in the original text (last eentenoe of the resolution) had been changed to "shall". j He pointed out that document EB21/39> which had now been re-issued as EB21/39 Rev»2, embodied the amendments which had been proposed for the Health Assembly 1 s provisiotial agenda at the Board f s previous meeting. The CHAIRMAN said he had felt it a privilege to have presided over the twentieth -and^twenty 一 first sessions of the Board, and he would like to thank the members for the confidence they had placed in hirau The proceedings had been especially characterized by good comradeship and friendliness and from tiras to time a spirit of humour had animated the discussions The Board 1 s proceedings had been a test of the procedural agility of the Secretariat and the Board's Chairman} it had been a mutual exercise in ingenuity and lmprovization He expressed his personal thanks to the two Vice-chairmen whose services had been extremely useful, and extended his appreciation to the two Rapporteurs, and also to the Chairman and Rapporteur of the Standing Committee on Administration and Finançe, Professor Canaperia, who had most successfully carried out his task. He was also very grateful to the other Rapporteur df that oommittee, Dr Regala, who had unfortunately had to leave Geneva earlier in the day#

5 一 EB2L/ifiLn/22 Rev.l It was difficult to express simple thanks to the Director-General r as thanks alone seemed inadequate Some homage was due to his leadership, especially in matters dealing with strategy of policy, so necessary from timé to time* He esçressed his appreciation to the Deputy Director--General, a masterful technician in Executive Board management There were so many members of the Secretariat to whom the Board was indebted that it was difficult to name them all, btxfc perhfips Mr Siegel was one of the most prominent among them. Both to him and to his department the Board owed its thanks They had all worked indefatigabxy and the docijmentation ihey had prepared for the Board was quite prodigious The daily contact with the many members of the Secretariat^ regional directors, heads o division, and so on, was something from which all members had benefited. Through the daily processes of inter communication mare could, be learnt about the work of the Organization than was possible in any other way. He thanked the various representatives of the United Nations and the specialisedagencies, as well as those of iiït er government ál and. non-governirbnt al organizations who had attended the session. He added his appreciation of the untiring efforts of the interpreters and précis 脚 writers He had words of praise for the retiring members of the Board _ Professor Pesonen, Dr Jafar, Dr Jaramillo^ Dr Regala, Dr Siri and Dr da Silva Travassos 一 who had so greatly contributed to the success of the Board 1 s.work during their term of office* He hoped that in many instances the Organization would be able to continue to receive their valuable co-operatioru

6 15-m9BB21/Min/22 Rev.l Professer PES OWEN, speaking on behalf of the retiring members, expressed, gratification that they had been able to take part in the valuable work carried out by the Board. The three-year period was a relatively 曲 ort term of office ЪгсЬ it was long enough to get to knew the excellent manner in which the Organization was carrying out its obligabions. In three years much work had been acconplisfied and a great deal had been leamt In relation to public health, All that knowledge would, be extremely useful to the members for future work in their own cotmtries^ There was also a new and important fact» the world of medicine no longer 丨!.. I existed in isolated areas only, its unity was now a reality. If one small part of, i the world sttffered from disease, the rest of the world.could no longer remain unconcerned and the problem be cane a world-wide affair. The members of the Board had done their best to contribute in a small way to that sense of international co*operation. The atmosphere of harmony and understanding that existed among them did not losé any of its value because there were differences of opinion about details in certain problems. Members ware all inspired, by the same ideal: to improve the health of human beings everyvdiere. The retiring members would leave Kith a profomd conviction that the staff of WHO, under the leadership of the Direct or-general, was doing excellent work# They would also not forget the wisdom with which the Board 1 s Chairman had guided their discussions during the last session» He had a great understanding of human nature and had made very full use of that knowledge to maintain a cordial atmosphère in the dlscxissions* He concluded by thanking the Dir e с tor -Gener al and members of the Secretariat, not only for their assistance, but also for the kind hospitality that had been showi to the members of the Board during their stay in Geneva, They would all take away very warm memories of the period they had worked in the Board#.

7 EB2l/Min/21 Rov # l Dr НШЕ said, that Professor Pesonen 1 s remarks reflected the feelings and views nôt only of the retiring members but also of the entire Board, He paid tribute to the brilliant and effective way in which the Chairman had carried out his duties and whioh had made a pleasure of what was often just work. The Chairman had mentioned the good humour that had prevailed during the session and he felt sure that it was due in no small measure to the subtle way in which the Chairman had impressed his personality upon the proceedings of the Board, His remarkable spirit of internationalism had shown itself very markedly durixig the session. The СНЛ1ШШ thanked all the members of the Board for their kind remarks. He declared closed the twenty-first session of the Executive Board, Tbe meeting rose at ^ДЗ pymf

8 WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION EXECUTIVE BOARD Twenty-first Session \ Í5 ORGANISATION MONDIALE DE LA SANTÉ Jг, I <v;/ H32l/Min/22, 2 8 January 1958 * CEIGINALi JSWGL3SH PROTISIONAL MINUTES OF THE ТШШТТ-SSCOWD МЕЕТ1Ш Palais des Nations, Geneva Tuesday, 28 January 1956, at' 4.30 p.m. CHilRFiMs Sir John CHiffiLSS CONTENTS Closure of Session

9 EB2l/ffi.n/22 page 2 Twenty-Second Meeting Tuesday, 28 January 1958 s at 4»30 p»m. Present Sir John CHARLES, Chairman Dr Dia E â EL-CHATTI, Vice-Chairman Dr Hafez ЖШ,Rapporteur Dr A. da SILVA TRAVASSOS, Rapporteur Professor G» A» CMAEERIA Dr С, DÍÜZ-COLLER Dr, A. FAQUIEI Dr A, HABERNOLL Dr H. van Zile HIDE Designating Ctjuntry United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Syria Egypt Portugal Italy Mexico Afghanistan Federal Republic of Germany United States c America Dr E. JÜRMILLO Ecuador Dr C t K é LAKSHMANAN Dr B. D* B. LAYTON, alternate to Dr : Dr A, J. METCALFE Professor N. N. PESONEN Dr L. SIRI Dr J, N. TO 厶 India Canada Australia Finland Argentina Liberie Secretary : Dr M é G. CMDAÜ Dir e сtor-gener al

10 ЕВ21/М1д/22 page 3 Representatives of the United Nations and Specialized. Agencies United Nations United Nations Relief and Works Agency Technical Assistance Board Mr С. Л. REHLING Dr J. S. McKENZIE POLLOCK Mr В» ЬОКЛС Represent atives of Inter government al and Non-governmental Qrganizationa League of Arab States International Conference of Social o rk Dr Moukhtar EL WAHL Mrs R, S* SMITH International Society for the Welfare of Cripples) )Miss Л* Б. MOSER International Ibiion for Child Welfare ) Medical Wcmjen's International Association Wcxld Medical Association Dr Vera J. PETÎESON Dr J. MTSTRE

11 EB2l/Min/21 page U GL06URE OF SESSION The CHAIRMAN informed the meeting that all the resolutions adopted during the session were now available Dr DCEOLIE, Deputy Director-General f said that the list of the resolutions, ffom EB21 Rl to R»66, together "with the index, was contained in document EB21/74» Resolution EB2:UR51 Rev.l incогрет at ed a small drafting amendment : the word "will".... in the original t^xt (la^t eenimm <>f the resolution) had been changed to "shall". He pointed out that document EB2l/39> which had nefw been re-issued as EB21/39 Rev.2, embodied the amendments which had been proposed for the Health Assonbly 1 s provisional agenda at the Board 1 s previous meeting» The CHAIRMN said he had felt it a privilege to have presided over the twentieth and twenty-first sessions of the Board, and he would like to thank the members for the confidence they had placed in hinu The proceedings had been specially characterized by good comradeship and friendliness and from tiite to time a spirit of humour had animated the discussions. The Board 1 s proceedings had been a test of the procedural agility of the Secretariat and the Board! s Chairman; it had been a mutual exercise in ingenuity and.iraproviz at ion* He expressed his personal thanks to the two Vice^Chairinen whose services had been extremely useful, and extended his appreciation to the two Rapportetcrs^ and also to the Chairman and Rapperteur of the Standing Committee on Administration and Finance, Professor Canaperia, who had most successfully carried out his task. He was also very grateful to the other Rapporteur of that oommittee, Dr Regala, who had unfortunately had to leave Geneva earlier in the day*

12 EB2X/Min/22 page 5 It was difficiilt to express simple thanks to the Director--General, as thanks alone seemed inadequate. Some homage was due to his leadership, especially in matters dealing with strate r of policy, so necessary from time to time* He expressed his appreciation to the Deputy Dire ctor--general } a masterful technician in Executive Board management There were so many members of the Secretariat to whom the Board was indebted that it was difficult to name them all, but perhaps Mr Siegel was one of the most prominent among them. Both to him and to his department the Board owed its thanks<» They had all worked indefatigably and the doc\3inentation they had prepared for the Board was quite prodigious The daily contact with the many members of the Secretariat^ regional directors д heads of division^ and so on, was something from which all members had benefited. Through the daily processes of intercommunication mare could be learnt about the work of the Organisation than was possible in any other way. He thanked the various representatives of the United Nations and the specialized agencies, as well as those of intergovernmental and n on- governine nt al organizations who had attended the sessioru He added his appreciation of the untiring efforts of the interpreters and précis-wiâters <> He had words of praise for the retiring members of the Board «Professor Pesonen, Dr Jafar- Dr Jaramillo^ Dr Regala, Dr Siri and Dr da Silva Travassos - who had so greatly contributed to the success of the Board^s-work during their term of office# He hoped that in many instances the Organization would be able to continue to receive their valuable coopération

13 EB2l/Min/21 page 6 Professor PESONEN,speaking on behalf of the retiring members^ expressed gratification that they had been able to take part in the valuable work carried out by the Board. The three^ybar period was a relatively short term of office but it was long enough to get to know the excellent manner in which the Organization was carrying out its obligations* In three years much work had been accomplished and a great deal had been learnt in relation to public health. 瓜 1 that knowledge would be extremely useful to the members for future work in their own countries* There was also a new and important fact: the world of medicine no longer existed in isolated areas only, its unity was now a reality» If one small part of the world suffered from dise ase ^ the rest of the world could no longer remain unconcerned and the problem be cane a world-wide affair. The members of the Board had done their best to contribute in a small way to that sense of international co-operation. The atmosphere of harmony and under standing that existed among them did not lose any of its válue because there were differences of opinion about details in certain problems Members were all inspired by the same ideal: to improve the health of human beings everyviiere^ The retiring members would leave with a profound conviction that the staff of ЩО, under the leadership of the Direct or «General, was doing excellent work. They would also not forget the wisdom "with which the Boards Chairman had guided their discussions during the last session» He had a great understanding of Ьшпап nature and had made very full use of that knowledge to maintain a cordial atmosphere in the discussions. He concluded by thanking the Director-General and members of the Secretariat^ not only for their assistance, but also for the kind hospitality that had been showi V to the members of the Board during their stay in Geneva, They would all take awayvery warm memories of the period they had worked in the Board*

14 Dr HÏDE said that Professor Pesonen f s remarks reflected the feelings and views, not only of the retiring members, but also of the entire Board. He paid tribute to the brilliant and effective way in which the Chairman had carried out his duties and tdiich had made a pleasure what was often just work. The Chairman hàd mentioned the good humour that had prevailed during the session and he felt sure that it was due in no small measure to the subtle way in which the Chairman had impressed his personality upon the proceedings of the Board, His remarkable spirit of internationalism had shewn itself felt very markedly during the session The CHAIRMAN thanked all the members of the Board for their kind remarks He declared close the twenty-first session of the Executive Board. The meeting rose at $ t lg p^m»

COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE AND LEGAL MATTERS PROVISIONAL MINUTES OF THE FIRST MEETING

UNITED NATIONS NATIONS UNIES WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION ORGANISATION DE LA SANTÉ MONDIALE EIGHTH WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY A8/ÂFL/kLn/l 13 May 1955 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE AND