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A more effective international disease surveillance system is essential for global security both against a bioterrorist attack or a naturally occurring disease.

— Anonymous

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

Influenza pandemics must be taken seriously, precisely because of their capacity to spread rapidly to every country in the world.

— Margaret Chan

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…

— Margaret Chan

Swine flu is not an anomaly. We know that swine flu - like the vast majority of new outbreaks - comes from animals. We…

— Nathan Wolfe

China and other members should join efforts to combat serious infectious disease, such as bird flu. To enhance the cooperation on the prevention of…

— Wen Jiabao

Pandemic influenza is by nature an international issue; it requires an international solution.

— Margaret Chan

In today's world, new infections and diseases can spread across the country and even across the world in a matter of days, or even…

— John Linder

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

Doctors and nurses, with their training and their experiences, they would be able to detect unusual patterns of disease. That's why we say it…

— Margaret Chan

What is important to me is there has been consensus and clarity, (and) much better coordination. We'll be much quicker to control avian influenza…

— David Nabarro

When there is an influenza threat, drop everything and focus on risks from influenza pandemics. When SARS spreads, focus on unknown respiratory diseases. This…

— Nathan Wolfe