All 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.

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

We need to empower women. Give women a voice in the decision-making process. Give women a political voice where they can champion, for their own welfare. And, of course, for us. United Nations - organizations, agencies - we need to do our part.

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

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

When you're dealing with new and emerging diseases, you have no idea and you can't predict in advance what would happen.

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