About OFFLU
OFFLU is the OIE-FAO global network of expertise on animal influenzas working to reduce the negative impacts of animal influenza viruses by promoting effective collaboration between animal health experts and with the human health sector. Established in 2005, initially to support the global effort to control H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza, OFFLU has a mandate to cover all animal influenzas. The network draws upon world leading scientists from a range of fields including virology, epidemiology, bioinformatics, vaccinology, and animal production.
OFFLU's VisionThe animal health community will provide early recognition and characterisation of emerging influenza viral strains in animal populations, and effective management of known infections, thereby better managing the risk to human health and promoting global food security, animal health and welfare, and other community benefits derived from domestic animals and wildlife.
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, training 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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