Post WWII work
- Date:
- 1945-1960
- Reference:
- PP/MDM/A/4
- Part of:
- Mackenzie, Melville Douglas
- Archives and manuscripts
About this work
Description
After the Second World War, Mackenzie was involved in the establishment of the World Health Organisation. Mackenzie was chief United Kingdom delegate to the first six assemblies of WHO and Chairman on its executive board in 1953-1954.
Between 1953 and 1959, Mackenzie went on a tour of Middle Eastern countries in order to provide recommendations on public health and hygiene. MDM's role was Medical Advisor, seconded to the Development Division of the Middle East office.
In 1954, Mackenzie was sent to Jamaica by the Ministry of Health to advise on the control of an outbreak of acute anterior poliomyelitis. In 1960, Mackenzie travelled to Agadir, Morocco, at the request of WHO and the Government of Morocco, to provide recommendations on hygiene and health following a recent earthquake disaster in the region. This was Mackenzie's last assignment.
Includes reports and correspondence relating to the formation of WHO, and missions to Jamaica, the Gulf States and Agadir.
Publication/Creation
1945-1960
Physical description
8 files, 2 digital items 125 MB (131144594 bytes)