About OFFLU
OFFLU is the joint OIE-FAO network of expertise on avian 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. 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, 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 avian influenza.
-To collaborate with the WHO influenza network on issues relating to the
animal-human interface, including early preparation of human vaccine.
-To
highlight avian influenza research needs, promote their development and ensure
co-ordination.
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