WHO: supporting countries to prepare for and respond to influenza
The Quarterly Newsletter Q4 2024
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WHO: supporting countries to prepare for and respond to influenza
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The burden of Influenza
Influenza is one of the most common seasonal infectious respiratory viruses, infecting as many as a billion people a year. Over 60 million people have also died in just the past four pandemics. To learn more about this and how WHO supports countries check out this photo story.
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New video on the value of influenza vaccination
Influenza vaccination doesn't just protect you but those around you. It saves lives. This vibrant new video explains this.
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Strengthening influenza vaccination policies and programmes
WHO and partners support countries in strengthening their national influenza vaccination policies and programmes.
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The changing face of pandemic risk: how we need to adapt, protect and connect
New report highlights essential strategies to build resilience against future outbreaks.
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Futureproofing the WHO European Region from respiratory pathogen pandemics
The first simulation exercise to test an updated pandemic plan using the WHO Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) initiative activities has been carried out.
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Putting communities at the centre of pandemic preparedness and response
WHO, with support from the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Framework Partnership Contribution, strengthens community preparedness and resilience to, and readiness for health emergencies.
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A crucial task: building an integrated, resilient and sustainable approach to pathogen preparedness in Africa
The Preparedness and Resilience to Emerging Threats (PRET) initiative, launched in April 2023, is enhancing Africa’s capacity to respond to respiratory pathogen threats.
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A collaborative approach to strengthening pandemic preparedness
South-East Asia is enhancing preparedness and resilience against future pandemics by integrating lessons from past outbreaks and aligning with regional and global health security strategies.
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Seasonal influenza vaccination in pharmacies in Ukraine
The WHO country office in Ukraine is working with the Ministry of Health to develop high-quality vaccination training for pharmacists.
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