Many diseases including malaria, dengue, meningitis - just a few examples - these are what we call climate-sensitive diseases, because such climate dimensions for rainfall, humidity and temperature would influence the epidemics, the outbreaks, either directly influencing the parasites or the mosquitoes that carry them.
Margaret ChanThe unique nature about the influenza virus is its great potential for changes, for mutation.
Margaret ChanGeneva 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.
Margaret ChanI am personally overseeing changes that include the establishment of a global health emergency workforce.
Margaret Chan[we have]taming of an ancient disease [malaria] that over the centuries has killed untold millions of people.
Margaret Chan