After all it really is all of humanity that is under threat during a pandemic.

I am personally overseeing changes that include the establishment of a global health emergency workforce.

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

When WHO works with the private sector, the Organization takes all possible measures to ensure its work to develop policy and guidelines is protected from industry influence.

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

A severe disease that transmits easily will leave very little international surge capacity as most countries will need their own staff and resources to combat the outbreak in their territories.

All countries should immediately now activate their pandemic preparedness plans. Countries should remain on high alert for unusual outbreaks of influenza-like illness and severe pneumonia.