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Assessing, monitoring and managing the avian influenza A (H7N9) situation

 

FAO's Emergency Prevention System (EMPRES) for Animal Health, with the assistance of international experts, has developed three guiding documents to meet the challenge triggered by the H7N9 events:

 

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The Emergency risk assessment summarizes the latest knowledge on the potential introduction and spread of the virus. Download full PDF

 

http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/programmes/en/empres/Images/rm.jpgRisk management along the food chain examines short-term management measures and provides a long-term vision to prevent the spread of H7N9 and to minimize its socio-economic impact. Download full PDF

http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/programmes/en/empres/Images/rs.jpgThe Guidelines for emergency risk-based surveillance detail strategies to assist national authorities in rapidly detecting an incursion of H7N9 in non-affected countries/areas and in investigating the presence of the virus along the poultry production and market chain. Download full PDF]

 

These documents will be updated as the situation evolves and new data become available.

 

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