38 ordspråk av Margaret Chan
Margaret Chan
[For now, bird flu is] still very much an animal disease and animal problem, ... If we can really control the animal sector, the risk to humans is low.
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A human influenza pandemic will be a big problem. But by working together we can respond effectively.
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All private and public hospitals have been urged to step up infection control measures and report to the [health] department unusual pattern of illness,
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an important first step.
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Buying time will allow us to fast-track pandemic vaccine production. It will allow governments to put in place a host of emergency public health measures that will reduce mortality and morbidity, and social and economic disruption.
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Clearly manufacturing capacity is an issue,
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Clearly, countries expressed the wish to have more. But at least we have something to rely upon for the time being.
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Concern has mounted progressively, and events in recent weeks justify that concern.
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Countries have improved since SARS. They understand the importance of responding and being as prompt and transparent as possible.
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During the past week, indeed new confirmed cases have shown a downward trend. The situation has stabilized, ... Our estimation is that this is a result achieved through concerted efforts from all quarters.
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Events in recent weeks justify our concern.
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For the first time in human history, we have a chance to prepare ourselves for a pandemic before it arrives, ... It is incumbent upon the global community to act now.
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H5N1 is primarily an animal disease. However, given its expanding geographical scope and that H5N1 is endemic in some countries, our assessment is that the risk of pandemic is great.
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H5N1 is primarily an animal disease. However, given its expanding geographical scope and that H5N1 is endemic in some countries, our assessment is that the risk of pandemic is great. Timing is unpredictable and the severity is uncertain.
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I am encouraged that more work has been done in the last few months compared to before. But still there are many gaps that we need to fill in terms of human and laboratory capacity and infrastructure.
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