Shigeru Omi Quotes


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. - Shigeru Omi


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


We need to realize that there is very little incentive for farmers to report suspected outbreaks. - Dr Shigeru Omi


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. - Shigeru Omi


We must keep in mind that we are likely to encounter in the coming years many other new emerging diseases. - Dr Shigeru Omi


We know what works and what doesn't. So why has the necessary action to prevent the virus from spreading not been taken? Why is the epidemic still growing and not reversing? - Shigeru Omi


We know that implementing the convention will not be easy, as smoking is an ingrained habit in China, but the government has made clear its commitment to take action. - Shigeru Omi


We have to step up improvement of the primitive farming practice in China's rural regions, especially the backyard feeding of chickens and ducks in many rural households. - Shigeru Omi


We cannot kill all the chickens and ducks to prevent bird flu from spreading among them and to humans; therefore, we have to make sure the chickens, ducks and humans do not mingle together. - Dr Shigeru Omi


Vietnam is very excited, of course it's too early for us to make any conclusions to say that in Vietnam the situation is under control. But ... this rather silent period may indicate, partly, that their commitment paid off. - Dr. Shigeru Omi


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