What is Canada doing internationally to prevent and/or prepare for a potential human pandemic of avian or other influenza?
In April 2006, the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) announced a $1 million project, in which researchers from five Asian countries are tackling the question of whether to vaccinate birds against avian flu. Public health officials from China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia and Thailand will take part in the study. For full details, visit the IDRC’s website. Canada has committed $15 million over five years to building public health capacity in Asia on emerging infectious diseases. The Canada Asia Regional Emerging Infectious Disease (CAREID) initiative in Southeast Asia and China will improve surveillance and outbreak investigation and response, strengthen laboratory systems, increase preparedness to respond to infectious disease emergencies, and promote more effective, gender sensitive communication, public outreach and advocacy. Canada’s efforts will complement and advance the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Influenza Preparedness Plan, and the International Partne
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