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In 1984, Halfdan Theodor Mahler received the Freedom from Want Award. He received this award because, as a doctor, he linked health problems to factors such as culture, economics, sociopolitics and technology. Mahler became known for his efforts to fight tuberculosis. He also helped the World Health Organisation (WHO) set up a comprehensive programme to improve health conditions in developing countries.

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Halfdan Theodor Mahler was born in Denmark in 1923. After a career as a pastor, Mahler began studying medicine at the University of Copenhagen in 1948. From 1951, he worked for the World Health Organisation (WHO). For ten years, Mahler worked in India fighting tuberculosis. In 1973, he was appointed director-general of the WHO. In total, Mahler served three terms as director general. He died in Geneva, Switzerland in 2016.

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Mahler held the following positions:

● Top official WHO in India (1951 - 1961)
● Head of the WHO tuberculosis unit in Geneva (1961 - 1969)
● Assistant director-general WHO (1970)
● Director-general WHO (1973 - 1988)