26 Quotes by Henk Bekedam

The real challenges are still at the grassroots level, and the capacity there remains very limited.

Now we dare to say that the SARS epidemic is over its peak period both globally and in China, ... This shows SARS can be contained -- this, despite the fact that we still have no vaccine or cure or diagnostic test.

On the other hand, I would like to stress...the current virus is not easily transmittable to humans. We don't expect a large number of cases.

China has many challenges. China has a large poultry population of 14 billion and 70 percent of that poultry is being kept in the backyard.

It is hoped that the lessons of SARS have been taken to heart by the Chinese authorities, and that China's leadership in combating the H5N1 avian influenza outbreak will be an example to other countries affected at this time.

We hope China can share more information and samples of bird flu timely, regularly and globally.

We need to share information and samples in a timely manner, in a regular manner and also globally.

We expect there will be more poultry outbreaks,

We think it is important for the Ministry of Health to share more of what they are doing. We think that that will be helpful for some of the doubts that the international community has.