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February 2023 © WHO / Jonathan Perugia Influenza viruses have a vast silent reservoir in aquatic birds requiring surveillance, investigation, and pandemic planningInteresting and informative news from our trusted teams around the world delivered to your inbox. Enjoy and feel free to share; we value every subscriber. Illuminating the dark: understanding our social interactionsExploring the role and potential of dark social communication for promoting health messages Bringing training to life through simulation exercisesPreparing for emergencies through simulation exercises that replicate real-life scenarios. Exploring the current global influenza outbreakA second webinar looks at what we are doing and what it means for pandemic influenza Strengthening genomic surveillance through trainingSpeeding-up the genomic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 using existing influenza surveillance systems. Estimating pandemic product needs and allocation levelsEstimating medical countermeasures (MCMs) needed during a future influenza pandemic, with support from the PIP Framework Partnership Contribution. Conducting on-site laboratory training in EthiopiaUnderstanding next-generation sequencing (NGS), data analysis, and the sharing of genetic data through hands-on training. Shipping viruses safely through better trainingBuilding capacity for the sharing of influenza virus isolates globally. Enhancing influenza and SARS-CoV-2 sequencing capacityTraining specialists from National Influenza Centres from 26 countries from three WHO Regions to strengthen genomic surveillance. Moving towards recognition as a National Influenza CentreMaking substantial advances in strengthening influenza laboratory and surveillance capacities, Timor-Leste moves towards NIC recognition. Events24 February 2023 10:00 – 13:30 CET Geneva, Switzerland 20 – 23 February 2023 |