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.

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.

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

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