About OFFLU
OFFLU is the joint OIE-FAO network of expertise on influenza, established in 2005 to support international efforts to monitor and control infections of avian influenza in poultry and other bird species, and to share biological material and data to support early development of human pandemic vaccines. With the emergence of H1N1 virus in humans in 2009, containing genetic components similar to swine and avian elements, the network resources are being mobilised to support international efforts to combat this new threat. OFFLU will strengthen links within our animal health network and will collaborate with the existing WHO influenza network on all matters relevant to public health
Objectives
- • To exchange scientific data and biological materials (including virus strains) within the network, to analyse such data, and to share such information with the wider scientific community.
-To offer technical advice and veterinary expertise to Member Countries to
assist in the prevention, diagnosis, surveillance and control of animal influenza.
-To collaborate with the WHO influenza network on issues relating to the
animal-human interface, including early preparation of human vaccine.
-To
highlight influenza research needs, promote their development and ensure
co-ordination.
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