"Health law, ethics and policy: challenges and new avenues for the 21st century and new millennium".

The 50th anniversary of the World Health Organization on 7th April 1998 stands at the dawn of a new century and millennium. These symbolic markers encourage reflection on past achievements, scrutiny of current problems, and contemplation of the possibilities and practicalities of coordinated action to promote the global vision of 'Health For All'. Will that global vision remain inspirational, important and inclusive enough to sustain policy commitment, and unite diverse regional, national and local customs and traditions in ethics, human rights and laws so as to overcome inequities in health status, and improve health systems and health services?"