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Gro Harlem Brundtland

During my nearly five years as director-general of WHO, high-level policymakers have increasingly recognized that health is central to sustainable development.

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Over the course of almost five years leading the WHO, Gro Harlem Brundtland observed that important decision-makers have come to understand the crucial role health plays in long-term economic and social progress. This shift shows that health is no longer seen as separate from development but as a key factor in achieving lasting growth.

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