VARTAN NAMED WHO AMBASSADOR

French singer SYLVIE VARTAN has been named a WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION
(WHO) goodwill ambassador, to promote child care throughout Europe.

The IF I SING star, 61, who has spent years helping ailing children
and orphans in her ancestral home of Bulgaria, will focus her
ambassadorial work in central and eastern Europe.

At a press conference in Sofia, Bulgaria, yesterday (11APR05), MARC
DANZON, WHO regional director for Europe, said, “I am happy to name
officially Sylvie Vartan ambassador of the WHO for child care in
Europe.

“I am very proud to be part of this world organisation. For many years
now I have been very concerned about the health care and welfare of
the children,
especially in this country.” 12/04/2005 13:51

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