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" Countries need to work in partnership with international agencies, donors, global experts, and one another in order to collectively end HIV/AIDS. "

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" I had always believed that standing with Ethiopia's most vulnerable was simply the right thing to do. "

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" Early in my career, I was galvanized by a disease that ravaged my country and many others around the world: malaria. "

" Stabilizing economies and reducing political and civil strife are means to development and, as such, are part of the approach for promoting healthy populations. "

" I think any position in any international organization should be merit-based. "

" My experience in Ethiopia helped shape my vision for WHO. We need to promote evidence-based decision-making and awareness. Specifically, we need to advocate for research and development, champion and support global and regional coalitions, and strengthen national capacity. "

" Jihadist organizations attempt to exploit discontent among marginalized groups in unstable societies. "

" Simply put, girls and women are the keys that will unlock sustainable development. They are also at the center of the healthier and more resilient societies we desire. "

" Climate change and variations particularly impact many aspects of life that are inextricably linked to health: food security, economic livelihoods, air safety, and water and sanitation systems. Gender differences in health risks are likely to be worsened by climate change. "

" Expanding health coverage is not a technical issue but a political one; it should be seen as a right and a means to development. "

" That all-too-common gap - between where the doctors, facilities and resources are based and where the individuals suffering from HIV live - had to be closed. This is what the Health Extension Program (HEP) was created to do. "

" Over the years, I have worked on programs in Africa and around the globe to combat malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV. I have been witness to incredible progress in these fights. "

" Our biggest achievement was health-sector reform. The success was in making sure that primary health care was the center of gravity in our health system. "

" I envision a world where everyone can lead healthy and productive lives, regardless of who they are or where they live. "

" Health is both the foundation of my academic and professional careers and a personal passion. I know first-hand the important role health security plays in protecting lives and preventing the spread of disease. "

" The Ministry of Health started by restructuring Ethiopia's previously male-dominated health system with women at the center. "

" When people are healthy, their families, communities and countries thrive. "

" I contracted malaria while working in the field. That was the impetus for me to pursue a doctorate in community health. As a young academic, I investigated the patterns of malaria's spread and the potential measures we could employ to control it. "

" I think the world should unite and focus on strong health systems to prepare the whole world to prevent epidemics - or if there is an outbreak, to manage it quickly - because viruses don't respect borders, and they don't need visas. "

" We live in a world at constant risk of public health emergencies. In our increasingly interconnected world, public health emergencies can affect anyone, anywhere. "

" Diabetes can be successfully prevented and managed by a healthy lifestyle. When not managed, it can lead to severe organ damage and death. "

" During my tenure as Minister of Health of Ethiopia from 2005 to 2012, we achieved tremendous progress in tackling the many infectious diseases prevalent in resource-poor countries such as my own. "

" Women are the key to successful development and ongoing progress. In the workforce, their ingenuity, determination, and hard work help our economies thrive. In the government, they offer valuable perspective that can inform policy and remove barriers. "

" Strong leadership is essential in the face of health crises. Complex public health emergencies demand a collective response with high-level political and diplomatic engagement at both the national and global levels. "

" Strong health and disease surveillance systems halt epidemics that take lives, disrupt economies, and pose global health security threats. "

" Ethiopia has a robust response, designing development policies with a view to mitigating the impact of climate change. I am proud to say that in the fifth edition of the Global Green Economy Index released in September 2016, Ethiopia is ranked 14 globally in terms of climate change performance. "

" New malaria cases fell by 21 percent between 2010 and 2015 worldwide, and malaria death rates fell by 29 percent in the same period. Yet, though malaria is preventable and treatable, it is still claiming too many lives around the world. "

" In 2009, when I was Health Minister, we re-engineered our business processes to examine the weaknesses and opportunities in our health system. Following that exercise, we established a public health emergency management system from national to district level to prevent and provide rapid response to outbreaks. "

" Depression is a leading cause of ill health and disability, and many do not have access to mental health services and face significant social stigma around their disease. "

" We are convinced that universal health coverage, with strong primary care and essential financial protection, is the key to achieving the ambitious health targets of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and to avoiding impoverishment from exorbitant out-of-pocket health expenses. "

" The Paris Agreement underlines the urgency to implement climate action in support of sustainable development. "