“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.”
“[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.”
“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.”
“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,”
“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.”
“My advice ... is that in selecting fish, perhaps at this juncture, it would be wise to select freshwater fish and other chilled fish from other parts of the world,”