Shigeru Omi Pandemic Quotations

I believe the momentum that is now building up will give us a chance to change the course of history and head off a pandemic caused by the H5N1 virus.

While we still have a window of opportunity, we must do everything we can to avert an influenza pandemic as we simultaneously prepare for a worse-case scenario,

We must try to ensure that we will be ready to respond instantly with all the weapons at our disposal should the early signs of an influenza pandemic appear. If we fail, the consequences for societies, economies and global public health could be immeasurable.

We still believe it is possible to stop or delay a pandemic by implementing rapid containment measures very quickly.

The situation is worsening with each passing month and the threat of an influenza pandemic is continuing to grow.