For a pandemic of moderate severity, this is one of our greatest challenges: helping people to understand when they do not need to worry, and when they do need to seek urgent care.

...we hope to stop the transmission in six to nine months

The possible impact of the virus [Zika] an extraordinary event and a public health threat to other parts of the world.

The unique nature about the influenza virus is its great potential for changes, for mutation.

Maternal mortality health is a very sensitive indicator. All you need to look at is a country's maternal mortality rate. That is a surrogate for whether the country's health system is functioning. If it works for women, I'm sure it will work for men.

The multiple roles that women can play in a society if given the opportunity is really a tremendous asset.

What amazes me most is that the media and I have fostered a close relationship.