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USA congratulates GISRS

Reflecting on the work of GISRS at 70, the US congratulates WHO and partners on their achievements and looks forward to continued success

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Committed to collaboration

The Influenza Vaccine Supply Task Force of global manufacturers celebrates 70 years of GISRS and remains committed to collaboration for improved influenza vaccine capacity and uptake.

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The Rock of Influenza: The Rockefeller Foundation pays tribute to GISRS

As GISRS turns 70, the Pandemic Prevention Institute at the Rockefeller Foundation reflects on the network’s pivotal role in securing seasonal influenza protection and pandemic preparedness.

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Faces of GISRS: My name is Rob Webster

The first of a series of photo articles to be published, traces the path of Rob Webster. The series celebrates the life of people who have worked in the field of influenza and with the Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS).

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Regional recharge for preparedness

After two years of being unable to meet in person, WHO teams in the Eastern Mediterranean and African Regions have come together to invigorate capacity-building efforts through the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework Partnership Contribution.

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Afghan advantage in flu monitoring

Through the turmoil of regime change Afghanistan remains committed to influenza surveillance and continues to build on past investments to support the COVID-19 pandemic response.

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Surveillance priorities for South-East Asia

Participants at a regional consultation in WHO’s South-East Asian Region identify priorities for sustaining integrated influenza surveillance.

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Publications

PIP Framework Biennial Progress Report January 2020-December 2021

PIP Donor Profile Page

Events

WHO Consultation on the Composition of Influenza Virus Vaccines for Use in the 2023 Southern Hemisphere Influenza Season, 19-22 September

WHO Information Meeting on the Composition of Influenza Virus Vaccines for Use in the 2023 Southern Hemisphere Influenza Season, 23 September

WHO Meeting of the Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System: From 70th Anniversary to 100 Years, 24-25 September

 
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