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.
More Quotes from Margaret Chan:
The international community should treat this as a window of opportunity to ramp up preparedness and response.Margaret Chan
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.
Margaret Chan
I think this is a very strong message coming from the U.S. government,
Margaret Chan
Countries have improved since SARS. They understand the importance of responding and being as prompt and transparent as possible.
Margaret Chan
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.
Margaret Chan
We have a window of opportunity to prevent a pandemic or at least delay the spread of a pandemic.
Margaret Chan
Readers Who Like This Quotation Also Like:
Based on Topics: Chance Quotes, History Quotes, Sign & Symbol QuotesGreat acting may be a turn-on, but it won't make me fantasize about the person for a week.
Sandra Bullock
I started a theater called Steppenwolf. We've been very supportive of the veterans there.
Gary Sinise
I don't think that there are very many good writers who don't live without a sense of tension. If they haven't got one immediately available to them, then they usually manage to manufacture it in their private lives.
John le Carre