We have a window of opportunity to prevent a pandemic or at least delay the spread of a pandemic.
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We must understand that when one country is not safe, the world is not safe. Pandemic influenza, by nature, will go around the world, so it is important for us to work as an international community to get a better handle on the issue.Margaret Chan
Time is of the essence. We must act now if we are to have the maximum possible opportunity to contain a pandemic.
Margaret Chan
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.
Margaret Chan
Countries have improved since SARS. They understand the importance of responding and being as prompt and transparent as possible.
Margaret Chan
That was a time when we were really working together as an international community of academics, politicians, public health experts. Everybody really was so focused,
Margaret Chan
While we cannot predict when or if the H5N1 virus might spark a pandemic, we cannot ignore the warning signs. For the first time in human history, we have a chance to prepare ourselves for a pandemic before it arrives.
Margaret Chan
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