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

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.

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

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

...we hope to stop the transmission in six to nine months

I have a reputation for being a straight-talker.