Background:The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) clade of viruses which arose in 2020 from previously circulating influenza A(H5Nx) viruses led to unprecedented numbers of deaths in wild birds and in domestic poultry. It spread globally and has been reported in non-avian species including, and most recently in dairy cattle. This has led to widespread concern. On 24th April 2024, WHO, FAO and WOAH published a joint risk assessment. This EPI-WIN webinar will explain the public health risks of the recent avian influenza detected in dairy cattle.Tentative agenda:Moderator: Dr Wenqing Zhang, Head, Global Influenza Programme (GIP), WHOOpening remarks: Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, Director a.i., Epidemic and Pandemic Prevention and Preparedness (EPP), WHOSpeakers:Dr Aspen Hammond, Technical Officer, GIPDr Moez Sanaa, Unit Head, Standard and Scientific Advice on Food Nutrition, WHOPanel:Dr Charles(Todd) Davis, CDC, USADr Magdi Samaan, GIP, WHODr David Swayne, Influenza Veterinarian, USADr Mia Torchetti, USDA, USADr Richard Webby, WHO CC, St Jude Children’s Hospital, USATo register, please click here. Participants will be able to submit questions during the webinar by using Zoom’s “Q&A” feature. You may also submit questions in advance by sending them to [email protected].
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WHO EPI-WIN Webinar: Public health risk of avian influenza A(H5N1) detected recently in dairy cattle
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