A global flu pandemic on the WHO agenda

Another influenza pandemic is ranked third in the list of 10 health threats brought together by the World Health Organization for 2019.

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The WHO has drawn up a list to deal with these 10 threats. This year 2019 should mark the beginning of the organization's five-year plan to tackle these threats. The five-year strategic plan is called the 13th General Program of Work or the 13th General Program of Work. IT sites must achieve these goals based on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) designed.

According to the WHO report, an influenza pandemic poses a major threat to the world. The report suggests that global defenses against such a pandemic are only as strong as the weakest preparedness of a country. The affected country must have a robust surveillance and reporting system, as well as an appropriate response strategy to contain the infection and prevent its spread to other countries.

At present, the WHO surveillance system is monitored around the world by 153 institutions in 114 countries. This is part of WHO's Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS), which looks for the potential for spread and prevention of pandemic strains. Each year, WHO recommends the inclusion of certain influenza strains in the influenza vaccine to protect populations from seasonal influenza. If there is a risk of spreading a pandemic strain among populations, WHO collaborates with key actors and decision makers to ensure that diagnostic tools, vaccines and treatments, antivirals, are adequately and appropriately provided. Special attention is given to developing countries and under-prepared countries to help stop the spread of infection.

The WHO, speaking of its report on the 10 threats, said in a press release: "The world will face another influenza pandemic – the only thing we do not know, is when she will hit and how bad it will be. Global defenses are only as effective as the weakest link in the health emergency preparedness and response system. "

The WHO Global Influenza Program (GIP) provides global surveillance for influenza. In addition, the IPM also collects and badyzes data on the epidemiology and viral strains of influenza. WHO shares this information with all nations so that policymakers in different countries can better prepare for the flu and prevent the transmission of influenza. This sharing of information also helps countries identify high-risk groups and prevent their infections, transmission and impact on health. Information sharing is also vital for the development and production of vaccines.