WHO is supporting countries to prepare for and respond to seasonal and pandemic influenza
The Quarterly Newsletter – Q2 2025
WHO is supporting countries to protect their people from seasonal and pandemic influenza
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PRET for impact: Advancing pandemic preparedness in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is taking major strides in pandemic preparedness, supported by the WHO South-East Regional Office and the PIP Partnership Contribution, using PRET framework to strengthen national response systems.
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From innovation to impact: Lesotho leads regional piloting of AFFLU influenza surveillance platform
The WHO AFRO Region remains committed to strengthening pandemic influenza preparedness by leveraging innovative technologies to improve current surveillance data management.
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Turkmenistan strengthens its influenza vaccination programme
In May 2025, Turkmenistan conducted a review of their national influenza vaccination programme to identify strengths, areas for continued focus, and key actions to improve seasonal response and pandemic preparedness.
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Guyana boosts influenza preparedness through surveillance, laboratory and vaccine planning efforts
With support from the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework, Guyana has strengthened its surveillance and laboratory systems, improved global data sharing and advanced seasonal influenza vaccine planning—enhancing its ability to detect and respond to respiratory threats.
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Strengthening global preparedness: launch of the network of Sites of WHO GISRS Investigations and Studies
WHO has launched a global network of Unity Studies sites under the Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS). This initiative aims to strengthen global pandemic preparedness and collaboration by enabling rapid, targeted and specialized investigations of influenza and other emerging respiratory threats.
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Understanding drivers of influenza vaccine uptake
A recent WHO-led study published in Vaccine provides updated estimates on the global production capacity of influenza vaccines, highlighting both progress and persistent challenges in pandemic preparedness.
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Countries of the Americas meet in Guatemala to strengthen preparedness for influenza pandemics
Countries in the Americas met in Antigua Guatemala to enhance readiness for future flu pandemics. Teams under HLIP III assessed progress and set common priorities on policies, surveillance, community protection, and countermeasure access.
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Sentinel hospitals in Bolivia strengthen respiratory virus surveillance
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Bolivian hospitals enhance flu and respiratory virus surveillance with PAHO. Training and evaluations improve case capture standardization and data collection. PIP support aims to boost outbreak detection and response capacity in Bolivia.
Publications
Tracking global progress on preparedness for respiratory pandemics: 2023 report
Upcoming event
Partnership Contribution Independent Technical Expert Mechanism (PCITEM) meeting, September 2025
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