CD44.R8 - Influenza Pandemic: Preparation in the Hemisphere

Washington, D.C., USA, 22-26 September 2003 

RESOLUTION CD44.R8 
INFLUENZA PANDEMIC: PREPARATION IN THE HEMISPHERE 

THE 44th DIRECTING COUNCIL, 

Having seen the progress made in global and regional surveillance and preparedness for influenza (Document CD44/13) and recognizing the need to adopt urgent measures at the regional and national levels for implementing mechanisms for early detection of novel influenza virus strains and pandemic preparedness planning to effectively manage risk associated with its spread...