WHO EPI-WIN Webinar- Influenza – avian influenza H5: its evolution and associated risk
WHO EPI-WIN Webinar- Influenza – avian influenza H5: its evolution and associated risk
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 (12:00 PM - 3:00 PM) (CDT)
Description
As part of the WHO EPI-WIN webinar series on influenza, This webinar will focus on H5 avian influenza, how it evolves, and the risk associated with it for humans, including H5N1.
Speakers:
Dr Sylvie Briand Director, Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention (EPP), WHO Dr Ron A.M. Fouchier, Professor Molecular Virology, Department of Viroscience, Erasmus MC Rotterdam, The Netherlands Dr Richard Webby, Director, World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Studies on the Ecology of Influenza in Animals and Birds, St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, USA Q&A and discussion:
Moderated by Dr. Wenqing Zhang, Unit Head, Global Influenza Programme, WHO
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