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Wednesday, 19 March 2025
MEDIA ADVISORY
VIRTUAL TECHNICAL CONSULTATION ON H5N1
Topic: What research is important to prepare and respond to H5N1 influenza outbreaks?
Time: Wednesday, 19 March 2025 from 13:00 to 19:30 CET (Geneva time)
Zoom link to register and to access the virtual consultation: [https://who.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3yvV5YONTVyD68K3S-69JQ]
H5N1 is one of several influenza viruses that causes a highly infectious respiratory disease in birds called avian influenza (or “bird flu”). Infections in mammals, including humans, have also been documented.
WHO works with countries to help them prevent, detect and manage cases of H5N1 virus infection in humans when they occur. WHO collaborates with global health partners and agencies to monitor the risk, and control and prevent the spread of animal diseases. WHO’s global laboratory system, the Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS), identifies and monitors strains of circulating influenza viruses, and provides advice to countries on their risk to human health and available treatment or control measures. WHO works with partners around the world on pandemic preparedness for H5N1 and other animal influenzas.
Influenza H5 pathogens have been included in the list of priority pathogens by the WHO R&D Blueprint. To coordinate efforts for research preparedness of H5N1 outbreaks, this global consultation will review current and novel vaccines and preventive pharmaceuticals.
OBJECTIVES
· Identify the knowledge gaps and priority research questions related to the development and evaluation of medical countermeasures to prepare for and respond to H5N1 outbreaks
· Outline regulatory pathways for mRNA vaccines and other novel approaches
· Review other therapeutics, including monoclonal antibodies and long-acting antivirals
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
· Outline a roadmap for research and development
· Promote international collaboration among various researchers and research institutions
MORE INFORMATION [https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2025/03/19/default-calendar/what-research-is-important-to-prepare-and-respond-to-h5n1-influenza-outbreaks] INCLUDING LIST OF PARTICIPANTS AND AGENDA
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