世界卫生组织总干事李钟郁去世，享年61岁1。这位来自韩国的全球公共卫生领袖自2003年7月21日起担任WHO总干事，在该组织工作了23年1，是第一位来自韩国的联合国专门机构负责人1。
在担任总干事近三年期间，李钟郁推行了"3比5"计划，目标是到2005年底确保300万艾滋病患者获得治疗药物1。他还在禽流感防控和大流行病准备方面做出重大贡献1。李钟郁访问了60多个国家，与美国总统乔治·布什、法国总统希拉克、中国国家主席胡锦涛和俄罗斯总统普京等多国领导人会面1。
联合国秘书长科菲·安南评价他说："李钟郁是一个信念坚定、充满热情的人，他是维护每个男人、女人和儿童获得卫生保健和预防的权利的强有力倡导者"1。李钟郁遗有妻子、儿子及兄弟姐妹1。
Dr LEE Jong-wook, Director-General of the World Health Organization, has died at the age of 61 1. The South Korean public health leader, who took office on July 21, 2003, had served as WHO Director-General for nearly three years and spent a total of 23 years working within the organization 1.
During his tenure, Dr Lee championed the "3 by 5" initiative, an ambitious program aimed at ensuring 3 million HIV/AIDS patients received antiretroviral treatment by the end of 2005 1. He also made significant contributions to avian influenza prevention and pandemic preparedness efforts 1. His diplomatic reach extended across more than 60 countries, where he met with world leaders including U.S. President George W. Bush, French President Jacques Chirac, Chinese President Hu Jintao, and Russian President Vladimir Putin 1. As the first United Nations specialized agency head from South Korea, Dr Lee distinguished himself on the global stage 1.
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan paid tribute to Dr Lee's legacy, describing him as "a man of conviction and passion" and "a powerful advocate for the right of every man, woman and child to health and prevention" 1. Dr Lee is survived by his wife, son, and siblings 1.
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