We face a global influenza pandemic, but each individual has the ability to protect his or herself and family. Five simple steps are recommended, no matter where o...
In June 2009 the WHO declared a global pandemic of influenza A (H1N1) or swine flu. The IFRC is playing a lead role in dealing with and mitigating this pandemic.
The Humanitarian Pandemic Preparedness Programme has been developed to assist vulnerable communities respond to an influenza pandemic.
The last avian influenza (H5N1) outbreak peaked in 2003 and affected wild birds and poultry in more than 65 countries. The H5N1 virus has crossed from birds to ...