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Article: WHO Expert To Work With The UN System On Avian And Human Influenza Position Critical as World Speeds Up Preparation For An Influenza Pandemic.
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- September 30, 2005
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GENEVA, Sept. 30 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- The United Nations Secretary General has appointed Dr. David Nabarro, one of the most senior public health experts at the World Health Organization (WHO), to lead coordination of the global response to avian influenza and a possible human influenza pandemic.
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The appointment is critical as the world is fast recognizing the risk of an imminent human influenza pandemic, and is taking steps to reduce the risk and to get prepared. To this end, the World Health Organization has sent all countries detailed guidance on actions they need to take. ...