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" 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. "

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" The specter of climate change threatens worsening natural disasters, rapid urbanization, forced migration, and economic hardship for the most vulnerable. Despite significant global advances, inability to effectively address epidemics and health emergencies still prevail and continuously threaten global health security and economic development. "

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" 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. "

" While WHO has never had a director from Africa, no one should elect me because I am from Africa. "

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" 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. "

" Like other conflict-affected regions, Africa continues to see religious, ethnic, and politically motivated conflicts. Extremist violence is now entrenched in several parts of the world. Armed conflicts are leading to protracted refugee crises to the scale that has not been seen since World War II. "

" I speak often about my personal experiences with malaria in the field as a young public health officer because it had such a profound impact on my life and my work. "

" 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. "

" When we tell girls that we expect them to pursue education and excel in education, we are changing the narrative and are opening the door to the leaders of our future. "

" Universal health coverage is an ambitious goal, but it is one that can create a healthier and more equitable world for all people. It means a child reaches adulthood, and adults lead healthier lives regardless of who they are and where they live. "

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

" 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. "

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

" 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. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

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

" 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. "

" During World Immunization Week, we must celebrate our shared results and redouble our efforts to improve the health and lives of people everywhere. "

" Ensuring investment in health systems will not only help us manage HIV/AIDS, it will also support our efforts to prevent and treat other communicable and noncommunicable diseases as well as prevent and respond to future health emergencies. "

" 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. "

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

" The 2000 Durban conference prompted action, and since then, great strides have been made in global health and the fight against HIV/AIDS. "

" Investing in girls and women is the smartest thing we can do, and will help us to improve opportunities for all people. With equal access to education, health care, employment, and representation in political and economic decision-making, girls and women are force to be reckoned with. "

" Working together with our exceptional leadership team, our Ministry of Health was empowered to make smart investments that could unlock our potential by producing long-lasting health and economic benefits for all. "

" 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. "

" I promise I will get up every day, determined to make a difference... I am ready to serve. "

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

" Al Qaeda and ISIS may have global aspirations, but their ability to penetrate a society is strongly influenced by local conditions. "