Concluding remarks at the Ceremony for Signing the Memorandum of understanding between Bangladesh, India and Nepal on the Elimination of Kala-azar, WHO/Geneva, 18 May 2005

Concluding Remarks by Dr Samlee Plianbangchang Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia at the Ceremony for Signing the Memorandum of Understanding between Bangladesh, India and Nepal on the Elimination of Kala-Azar WHO/HQ, Geneva 18 May 2005 Ceremony for Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding for Elimination of Kala-azar Geneva, 18 May 2005 Concluding Remarks by Dr Samlee Plianbangchang Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia Excellencies, distinguished guests, • Now, the signing of Memorandum of Understanding on Kala Azar Elimination is completed. • The elimination plan will be jointly implemented by the three countries, with support from WHO and other partners. • I really appreciate the will and commitment of the three honourable health ministers to eliminate Kala Azar from their countries. • I wish their Excellencies all success in the efforts to achieve the elimination goal as scheduled. • I thank all distinguished guests gathered here to witness the signing. • Before closing, let me invite everyone to join a light lunch – sandwiches and refreshment. “Slide show on Kala Azar in South Asia” • The meeting is now adjourned. • Thank you. M:\RD- OFFICE\ Speeches\ 2005\ Concluding Remarks on MOU Kala Azar, 18 May 05, Geneva.doc