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

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" 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. "

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

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