CD27.R21: Ad Hoc working group to complement the regional strategies of Health for All by the Year 2000

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27th DIRECTING COUNCIL

32nd SESSION OF THE REGIONAL COMMITTEE

THE 27th DIRECTING COUNCIL,

Bearing in mind the discussions during the XXVII Meeting of the Directing Council on the subject

of "Regional Strategies of Health for All by the Year 2000," and the directions contained in

Resolution XX;1

Being convinced of the advisability of incorporating contributions and observations made during

the discussions at that Meeting; and

Having considered the report of the Working Group appointed by the Directing Council.

RESOLVES

1. To establish an Ad Hoc Working Group to draw up, in accordance with the guidelines provided

in the preface to Document CD27 34.A, the complementary document reflecting the additional

contributions and observations made during the XXVII Meeting of the Directing Council in

connection with the regional strategies, for transmittal in due course for consideration by the WHO

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2. To request the Governments of Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Nicaragua, and Saint

Lucia to appoint one representative each to the Ad Hoc Working Group, which will meet from 24 to

31 October 1980

3. To delegate to the Ad Hoc Working Group the authority it needs to approve, on behalf of the

Directing Council, the complementary document to be sent to the World Health Organization, and

to transmit this to Member Governments for information.

4. To request the Director to facilitate the work of the Ad Hoc Working Group in every possible

way, and to prepare for it all the documents and background materials it may require.

5. To authorize the Director to make the necessary appropriations to cover the cost of the meeting of

the Ad Hoc Working Group.