Influenza Pandemics Must Be Taken Seriously Precisely

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.

Everyone Needs To Remember That Ebola Was Not A Worst-case Scenario. Preparedness For The Future Means Preparedness For A Very Severe Disease That Spreads Via The Airborne Route Or Can Be Transmitted During The Incubation Period, Before An Infected Person Shows Telltale Signs Of Illness.

The Paris Declaration On Aid Effectiveness, And The Related Accra Agenda For Action, Are Useful Policy Instruments That Set Out The Mutual Responsibilities Of Donors And Recipient Countries.

The Multiple Roles That Women Can Play In A Society If Given The Opportunity Is Really A Tremendous Asset.

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.