The possible impact of the virus [Zika] an extraordinary event and a public health threat to other parts of the world.
Margaret ChanThe international community should treat this as a window of opportunity to ramp up preparedness and response.
Margaret ChanAll experts on WHO advisory groups for developing norms, standards and guidelines are required to disclose interests regarding the advisory committee's area of work. If a declared interest is potentially significant, then the expert is either excluded from the meeting or given a restricted role.
Margaret ChanI think U.N. organizations are important organizations. They exist for good reasons. And we also admit that there is room for us to improve the way we do business. The WHO will be a very positive and proactive partner in the overall U.N. reform, which is also important.
Margaret Chan