After all it really is all of humanity that is under threat during a pandemic.

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.

To fully carry out your purpose as believers, you have to discover where the people you want to minister to are

Oh, I know I'm a great trial to you, Marilla, " said Anne repentantly. "I make so many mistakes. But then just think of all the mistakes I don't make, although I might.

He paused and manufactured a chuckle.

I hate feeling full, so Christmas is about the only time I really stuff myself.

We are all of us born in moral stupidity, taking the world as an udder to feed our supreme selves

Trump has officially changed his name to Ronald because he's such a clown, and in sympathy his toupée is changing its name to Bozo.

I'm sick and tired of government ministers in this Labour government who simply blame other people when things go wrong.

Dear God, thank you for my life. I forgot how big and wonderful it is.

Our great modern Republic. May those who seek the blessings of its institutions and the protection of its flag remember the obligations they impose.

When we cannot use the compass of mathematics or the torch of experience...it is certain we cannot take a single step forward.