Special Session on Avian Influenza and the Pandemic Fund

Nicolò highlighted how essential it is to frame the scientific understanding and policy for actions. Only a systematic holistic, science-based and coordinated approach amongst countries and between the public and private sectors can lead to concrete results. hashtag#Biosecurity, surveillance, early detection, disease reporting and health flock management are prerequisite to any other intervention.

Safeguarding the role of trade in the poultry meat supply chain and ensuring food security will be essential in fighting Avian Influenza. Veterinary services play a pivotal role in that, therefore strengthening capacity and capability is a necessary step.