For the first time in history, we can track the evolution of a pandemic in real-time... Influenza viruses are notorious for their rapid mutation and unpredictable behaviour.

At a time of multiple calamities in the world, we cannot allow the loss of essential antimicrobials, essential cures for many millions of people, to become the next global crisis.

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

We should never forget the government should be held accountable for providing services.

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.

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

The WHO is the lead agency in health in the United Nations system, and clearly we have very important functions to play.