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
What amazes me most is that the media and I have fostered a close relationship. Margaret Chan amazeclosefoster Change image and share on social
Tobacco is the only industry that produces products to make huge profits and at the same time damage the health and kill their consumers. Margaret Chan consumerdamagehealth Change image and share on social
After all it really is all of humanity that is under threat during a pandemic. Margaret Chan humanitypandemicthreat 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
Pandemic influenza is by nature an international issue; it requires an international solution. Margaret Chan influenzainternationalissue Change image and share on social
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
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
The International Health Partnership Plus is addressing the need to harmonize development assistance and reduce the current waste, duplication, and high transaction costs. Margaret Chan addressassistancecost Change image and share on social
