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

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

For the first time in history, we can track the evolution of a pandemic in real-time... Influenza viruses are notorious for their rapid mutation and unpredictable behaviour.

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.

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

Pandemic influenza is by nature an international issue; it requires an international solution.

The unique nature about the influenza virus is its great potential for changes, for mutation.

HIV AIDS is a disease with stigma. And we have learned with experience, not just with HIV AIDS but with other diseases, countries for many reasons are sometimes hesitant to admit they have a problem.

Health system development is a key to effective detection, response, and control of any outbreak.

I have a reputation for being a straight-talker.

Tobacco is the only industry that produces products to make huge profits and at the same time damage the health and kill their consumers.

There is no reciprocity. Men love women women love children children love hamsters.

The ultimate leaders develop followers who will surpass them.

In Germany democracy died by the headman's axe. In Britain it can be by pernicious anaemia.

Sympathy will have been increased through natural selection

I love helping people; just being of service makes me happy!

At a certain season of our life we are accustomed to consider every spot as the possible site of a house.

How do you just stop being terrified of getting left behind and ending up by yourself forever and not meaning anything to the world?

When the sexual energy of the people is liberated they will break the chains.

No, the shark in an updated JAWS could not be the villain; it would have to be written as the victim, for, worldwide, sharks are much more the oppressed than the oppressors.

If you are to become a writer you'll have to stop fooling with words.