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