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| 8th regional workshop of the South-eastern Europe Health Network | ||
| 02 December 2008 | ||
| The workshop held in Bucharest, Romania on 17-19 November 2008 focused on pandemic preparedness and was organized jointly by WHO/Europe, the SEE Health Network and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). | ||
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| Oseltamivir-resistant influenza viruses - technical advisory consultation | ||
| 16 September 2008 | ||
| On 13 September 2008, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and WHO/Europe convened a successful international technical consultation to review data, findings and the public health implications of the recent emergence of influenza A(H1N1) viruses resistant to oseltamivir. | ||
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| Report of high rate of resistance to oseltamivir in seasonal influenza | ||
| 06 February 2008 | ||
| WHO has published the first summary table of influenza A(H1N1) virus resistance to oseltamivir since WHO was notified by Norway on 25 January, under the International Health Regulations, of a high rate of resistance to the antiviral drug oseltamivir (Tamiflu®) in seasonal influenza A(H1N1) viruses. | ||
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Every year, seasonal influenza affects 5-15% of the population in the Northern hemisphere. Many of these people consult a doctor. Most of them do not need medical treatment but 3-5 million infections cause severe disease resulting in hospitalization or even death. Influenza therefore significantly affects not only the public but also health systems and the economy.
WHO/Europe works with Member States to ensure that:
This is done through national focal points, training, meetings and dissemination of publications and examples of good practice.
| What is influenza? | |
