Zoonotic Influenza—Would We Be Ready for an Equitable 100- Day Response and What Can We Do To Prepare?

‘As the world monitors the evolution of H5N1 influenza, this session will reflect on what we’re learning about influenza in the context of preparing for a 100 days-like response. The expert panel will explore how ready the world is to deliver an equitable response to an influenza pandemic, what we could and should be doing now to prepare, and what strategies can be deployed to ensure that human, animal, and environmental health sectors collaborate to tackle zoonotic influenza outbreaks.’

Introductory talk and Moderator: Dr Rick Bright, FIND Board member and global Influenza expert
Dame Sarah Gilbert, Said Professor of Vaccinology, Pandemic Sciences Institute, University of Oxford
Nicole Lurie, Executive Director, Preparedness and Response, CEPI
Paula Barbosa, Associate Director, Vaccine Policy, IFPMA
Marcela Uhart, Director of the Latin America Program at the Karen C. Drayer Wildlife Health Center
Marilda Siqueira, Head of the Respiratory Virus and Measles Laboratory at the Oswaldo Cruz Institute, Fiocruz

*The opinions expressed by the hosts and guests in this show are not necessarily the views of Children’s Health Defense.

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