Distressed setting and profound challenges: Pandemic influenza preparedness plans in the Eastern Mediterranean Region

Influenza pandemics are unpredictable and can have severe health and economic implications. Preparedness for pandemic influenza as advised by the World Health Organization (WHO) is key in minimizing the potential impacts. Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework is a global public-private initiative to strengthen the preparedness. A total of 43 countries receive funds through Partnership Contribution (PC) component of PIP Framework to enhance preparedness; seven of these fall in the WHO ’s Eastern Mediterranean Region.
Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Source Type: research