Without strong health systems in place, the higher the population density, the more difficult it becomes to prevent and control outbreaks, and not just because of the increased risk of contagion. — Seth Berkley Copy Share Image
Yellow fever outbreaks are not uncommon. But, as with other infectious diseases, when they occur in urban areas, they can play out very differently - not least in terms of the speed and scale at which they can spread. — Seth Berkley Copy Share Image
New vaccines are being developed all the time, which could save many more lives and dramatically improve people's health. And this goes beyond the… — Seth Berkley Copy Share Image
We know that children who are healthier do not require medical treatment or care, both of which cost time and money. So, by avoiding… — Seth Berkley Copy Share Image
In an increasingly complex world, we have a simple and bold vision that all children should have the opportunity to grow up healthy. — Seth Berkley Copy Share Image
If you want to know the value of vaccines, just spend some time in a clinic in Africa. The faces of the mothers and… — Seth Berkley Copy Share Image
With infectious disease, without vaccines, there's no safety in numbers. — Seth Berkley Copy Share Image
When it comes to providing aid, developing innovations, and making bold steps that change the course of history, the United States is usually on… — Seth Berkley Copy Share Image
As demonstrated by the emergence of the Mexican swine flu in the U.S., infectious diseases have little respect for borders; helping developing countries detect… — Seth Berkley Copy Share Image
The virus that causes AIDS is the trickiest pathogen scientists have ever confronted. It mutates furiously, it has decoys to evade the immune system,… — Seth Berkley Copy Share Image
As megacities like Mexico City and Lagos become increasingly common, we could see a rise of the urban epidemic and a new era of… — Seth Berkley Copy Share Image
As many times as [HIV] changes its clothes, it's still wearing the same socks, and now our job is to make sure we get… — Seth Berkley Copy Share Image
By recognizing that infectious disease is not some faraway exotic issue but a global problem, and by sharing the responsibility for its prevention, diagnosis,… — Seth Berkley Copy Share Image
I wish we could have state-of-the-art hospitals in every corner of the earth... but realistically, it's going to be a while before that can… — Seth Berkley Copy Share Image
We've actually eliminated Type II polio in the world, at least as far as we can tell. — Seth Berkley Copy Share Image
More people living in less space can put greater strain on already limited sanitation resources, and this can create a fertile breeding ground for… — Seth Berkley Copy Share Image
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