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.

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.

Tobacco is the only industry that produces products to make huge profits and at the same time damage the health and kill their consumers.

Doctors and nurses, with their training and their experiences, they would be able to detect unusual patterns of disease. That's why we say it is important for every country to have a proper surveillance system. The function of the surveillance system is to detect unusual patterns of diseases.

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

The Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness, and the related Accra Agenda for Action, are useful policy instruments that set out the mutual responsibilities of donors and recipient countries.