Pandemic influenza preparedness in the WHO African region: are we ready yet?

Pandemic influenza preparedness in the WHO African region: are we ready yet?

Abstract Background Prior to the 2009 pandemic H1N1, and the unprecedented outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) caused by the H5N1 virus, the World Health Organization (WHO) called upon its Member States to develop preparedness plans in response to a new pandemic in humans. The WHO M...

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Main Authors: Evanson Z. Sambala, Tiwonge Kanyenda, Chinwe Juliana Iwu, Chidozie Declan Iwu, Anelisa Jaca, Charles S. Wiysonge
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
National preparedness plans
Pandemic influenza
Africa
Quality of the plans
Surveillance
Containment
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-018-3466-1

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