The World Health Organization did a world health report in 2006. In the whole world about 60 countries are in dire situation in terms of having enough doctors. And many of these countries are in Sub-Saharan Africa. You know, that part of the world alone needs one million doctors. Margaret Chan africacountrydire share on social
Antimicrobial resistance is on the rise in Europe and elsewhere in the world. We are losing our first-line antimicrobials. Replacement treatments are more costly, more toxic, need much longer durations of treatment, and may require treatment in intensive care units. Margaret Chan antimicrobialcarecostly share on social
The unique nature about the influenza virus is its great potential for changes, for mutation. Margaret Chan greatinfluenzamutation Change image and share on social
When WHO works with the private sector, the Organization takes all possible measures to ensure its work to develop policy and guidelines is protected from industry influence. Margaret Chan developensureguideline Change image and share on social
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 behaviourevolutionhistory Change image and share on social
At a time of multiple calamities in the world, we cannot allow the loss of essential antimicrobials, essential cures for many millions of people, to become the next global crisis. Margaret Chan antimicrobialcalamitycrisis Change image and share on social
All experts on WHO advisory groups for developing norms, standards and guidelines are required to disclose interests regarding the advisory committee's area of work. If a declared interest is potentially significant, then the expert is either excluded from the meeting or given a restricted role. Margaret Chan advisoryareacommittee share on social
Influenza pandemics must be taken seriously, precisely because of their capacity to spread rapidly to every country in the world. Margaret Chan capacitycountryinfluenza Change image and share on social
New and emerging infections keep coming back and the world needs a collective defense system, and that requires international cooperation and collaboration, in the name of global solidarity. Margaret Chan backcollaborationcollective Change image and share on social
We need to empower women. Give women a voice in the decision-making process. Give women a political voice where they can champion, for their own welfare. And, of course, for us. United Nations - organizations, agencies - we need to do our part. Margaret Chan agencychampiondecision share on social