Halfdan T. Mahler President

Halfdan T. Mahler, born on 21 April 1923 at Vivild, is a Danish medical doctor. He served three terms as director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO)(1973-1988) and is widely known for his effort to combat tuberculosis and his role in shaping the landmark Alma Ata Declaration that defined the Health for All by the Year 2000 strategy.