Preparations Must Begin Now to Head Off Next Flu Pandemic -Says WHO

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The World Health Organization is launching a global influenza strategy to protect countries from the next influenza pandemic, which could potentially threaten the lives of millions of people.

The World Health Organization says the question is not if there will be a global influenza pandemic, but when this deadly disease will strike. The agency calls this the biggest public health threat facing the world. This is because the virus travels rapidly, affecting every corner of the world in a matter of weeks or months.

The strategy WHO is rolling out aims to prevent a pandemic from gaining hold by helping countries strengthen their surveillance systems and by developing better global tools for the prevention and control of influenza.

Chief of influenza preparedness and response at WHO, Ann Moen, says there is a need for improved vaccines that have longer lasting immunity.She says antivirals and better treatment for the disease also are needed.