“The concept of Health for than ten million children in low-and middle-income countries will die before reaching their fifth All reflects the quest for social justice and health equity expressed in WHO’s Constitution…Threats to maternal health and child health demand intensified action. More than 500,000 women die each year during pregnancy and childbirth; millions more become ill or disabled. This year, more birthday. Seven out of ten of these deaths are due to five preventable and treatable conditions: pneumonia, diarrhoea, malaria, measles and malnutrition. We can reduce this toll substantially by working with countries to ensure that health delivery systems incorporate strategies such as Making Pregnancy Safer and Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses.”
From his Inaugural Address, 21 July 2003

“Global forces influence countries’ ability to build and maintain health systems that meet people’s needs. Putting countries at the centre of our work requires critical reflection on the factors influencing sustainable development and on the health consequences of development policies... We will continue our analysis and advocacy on the health effects of global trade policies, intellectual property rights, environmental change, migration, conflict, and other institutions and processes related to development.”
From his Inaugural Address, 21 July 2003

“The miracles of science could and should be shared equally in the world. There is a growing chasm between those of us who are rich, powerful, and healthy and those who are poor, weak, and suffering from preventable diseases. If we are to improve health, we must concentrate on existing disparities in opportunities, resources, education, and access to health programs. Only to the extent that we can eliminate these inequities will our dreams for global health in the 21st century be realized.”
2001

“Bringing improved health and management programs to international health workers is critical to the development process.”