Exhibit 1
The Minister for Health of Ireland has proposed Mr. John Hurley, Secretary-General of the
Irish Ministry for Health, as a candidate for membership of the Executive Board of the Wbrld
Health Organization, to fill one of the three vacant seats allocated to the European Region.
Mr. Hurley possesses the qualities, experience and expertise to make a major contribution to
the work of the Executive Committee. He has considerable experience in the Irish Health
Service, culminating in his present post as Secretary General of the Department of Health.
During his career he has represented Ireland in relevant international health policy fore.
To Mr. Hurley's personal qualifications for the post must be added the particular suitability of
Irish representation on the Executive Board. Ireland enjoys a considerable international reputa-
tion for medical expertise which is out of proportion to the size of the country and its economy.
Its medical personnel and organisations have extensive experience in the provision and
management of specialist medical consultancy services around the world. At governmental level
Ireland is a committed member of the World Health Organization and has always been disposed
to play an active role in its work. There has not been an Irish member of the Executive Board
since 1961.
The Irish authorities would request the support of the authorities of the Russian Federation for
Mr. Hurley's candidature.
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