The diary is arranged by interview and visit. George K. Strode is an assistant director of the International Health Division working at the Paris Office. The International Health Division carried out projects in malaria control, supported public health programs, gave aid to the organization or maintenance of essential services of state and national health departments and continued its contribution to the training of public health personnel as well as supports a fellowship program.

The diary is arranged by interview and visit. George K. Strode is a director of the International Health Division (IHD). The IHD continues its investigation and control of diseases important to the field public health. The IHD also promotes public health education with fellowships and travel grants. Strode received program updates from staff members and interviews professionals in the field of public health. The diary details Strode's travels to the Middle East to survey public health programs and preventive medical research.