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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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