Working towards better health in South-East Asia, Volume II: March 2006 - February 2008

Abstract

This second volume of selected speeches by Dr Samlee Pliangbangchang, WHO Regional Director, South-East Asia Region, covers the period of March 2006 - February 2008. The first volume, 'A Vision for Health Development in South-East Asia, covered a two-year period form 1 March 2004 when Dr Samlee assumed office as Regional Director. The speeches included in this volume were delivered by Dr Samlee at various fora and cover a wide range of subjects of priority interest to WHO and its Member countries in the Region. For ease of reference, the speeches have been grouped under five areas and are presented chronologically. The title, venue and period of the event are indicated in the footnotes.