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

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

The possible impact of the virus [Zika] an extraordinary event and a public health threat to other parts of the world.

Antimicrobial resistance is on the rise in Europe and elsewhere in the world. We are losing our first-line antimicrobials. Replacement treatments are more costly, more toxic, need much longer durations of treatment, and may require treatment in intensive care units.

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.

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

The international community should treat this as a window of opportunity to ramp up preparedness and response.