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Human cases of influenza A(H7N9) on the rise again in Southern and Eastern China - FAO calls for increased vigilance and preparedness in neighboring countries
[cid:image013.jpg@01CF15FE.07895170]Human infections with the influenza A(H7N9) virus are on the rise again in China and the upcoming Chinese New Year festivities provide opportunity for further spread and human exposure, FAO warned today. Millions of people and poultry are expected to be on the move and many households will slaughter poultry at home to celebrate the New Year. FAO called upon neighboring countries to remain vigilant in the face of A(H7N9) and other avian influenza viruses, such as highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1...[Read more<http://www.fao.org/news/story/en/item/212599/icode/>]
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Second Regional Workshop on Progressive Control of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) for South Asian Countries
[cid:image014.jpg@01CF15FE.07895170]The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is an economic and geopolitical union of eight member nations (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka). Its animal health Regional Support Unit (RSU) was established under the FAO "Regional cooperation programme on highly pathogenic and emerging diseases (HPED) in South Asia". The RSU is mandated: i) to facilitate coordination mechanism, ii) to harmonize disease control approaches in the SAARC countries and iii) to monitor the progress of activities implementation...[Read more<http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/programmes/en/empres/news_200114.html>]
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Joint FAO-IAEA division gets award for helping in fight against H7N9
[cid:image016.jpg@01CF15FE.07895170]A joint division of FAO and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been recognized for moving quickly and effectively to help nations prepare for the potentially pandemic strain of avian influenza known as H7N9. Since the virus was first found in China in March 2013, more than 190 human cases have been confirmed, with 52 of those infected dying...[Read more<http://www.fao.org/ag/portal/age/age-news/detail/en/c/212692/>]
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Surge in diseases of animal origin necessitates new approach to health
[cid:image017.jpg@01CF15FE.07895170]Population growth, agricultural expansion, and the rise of globe-spanning food supply chains have dramatically altered how diseases emerge, jump species boundaries, and spread, according to an FAO report released today. A new, more holistic approach to managing disease threats at the animal-human-environment interface is needed, it argues....[Read more<http://www.fao.org/news/story/en/item/210621/icode/>]
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VIDEO ::: Invest in prevention: save money, save lives, save livelihoods
[cid:image018.jpg@01CF15FE.07895170]Preventing transboundary diseases and pests and threats to the food chain saves lives, saves livelihoods, and saves money. Prevention includes actions such as vaccination, hygiene, good practices, surveillance, early warning, early action, planning, partnerships and collaboration. Invest in prevention. Save money. Save livelihoods. Save lives. [Watch full video<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Tx-uA-buM8&feature=share&list=UUtu8MkufmVgxS8_Ocl7mMig&index=2>]
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Recent publications
· Update on the continuous spread and expansion of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza<http://www.fao.org/docrep/019/aq714e/aq714e.pdf>
Focus on ::: Vol.7 - January 2014
· GLEWS+. The Joint FAO-OIE-WHO Global Early Warning System for health threats and emerging risks at the human-animal-ecosystems interface<http://www.fao.org/docrep/019/aq712e/aq712e.pdf>
Concept paper ::: December 2013
· China Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Highlights<http://www.fao.org/docrep/019/aq713e/aq713e.pdf>
December 2013 ::: Vol.59
· Plan continental para la erradicación de la peste porcina clásica de las Américas <http://www.fao.org/docrep/019/aq715s/aq715s.pdf>
Octubre-Diciembre 2013 ::: Vol.4
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Upcoming events
· Emergency assistance for surveillance of influenza A(H7N9) virus in poultry and other animal populations in low to moderate risk countries in Africa
21-22January (Nairobi, Kenya)
· Expert Knowledge Elicitation workshop on ASF mandate
22-23 Janaury (Parma, Italy)
· Regional Workshop on Contingency Planning on H7N9
28-30 January (Bangkok, Thailand)
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Interesting links
· FAO and Mississippi State University sign collaboration agreement <http://www.fao.org/partnerships/news-article/en/c/212168/>
FAO news - partnerships section
· IEC update on the latest discussions taking place on animal influenza at OIE/FAO OFFLU meeting<https://www.internationalegg.com/corporate/news/details.asp?nid=896>
International Egg Commission (IEC) news
· Proceedings: Workshop on Livestock disease policies - Building bridges between science and economics<http://www.oecd.org/tad/agricultural-policies/livestock-diseases-2013.htm>
OECD, Paris 3-4 June 2013
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