[we have]taming of an ancient disease [malaria] that over the centuries has killed untold millions of people.

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

I 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.

Geneva is a city where the living conditions and hospitality provided by both the population and authorities of Geneva - at all levels - are exemplary and greatly facilitate the work and daily life of WHO employees.

Influenza pandemics must be taken seriously precisely because of their capacity to spread rapidly to every country in the world.

Mexico is a safe, as well as a beautiful and warmly gracious, place to visit.

The way I look at - speaking as a woman - I understand what it means to be a daughter, and to be a wife, and to be a mother, and also to be a career woman. The multiple roles that women can play in a society if given the opportunity is really a tremendous asset.