H7N9 Media Releases

03/04/14

Call to stay alert for influenza A(H7N9) in China
(FAO EMPRES news)

Avian disease surveillance guidelines for poultry market chains with a focus on live bird markets
(FAO EMPRES news)

19/02/14

FAO rules out human-to-animal transmission of influenza A(H7N9)
(FAO HQ news)

05/02/14

Influenza virus H7N9 now detected in southern China increasing risk of cross-border spread
(FAO HQ news)

03/02/14

Updating Surveillance and Contingency Measures for Influenza A(H7N9) in Africa
(FAO EMPRES news)

28/01/14

Joint Statement : Viet Nam Government and International Partners on High Alert for Avian Influenza A (H7N9) Ahead of Lunar New Year (Tet)
(FAO Viet Nam representation)

20/01/14

Human cases of influenza A(H7N9) on the rise again in Southern and Eastern China
(FAO HQ news)

18/09/13

FAO launches emergency projects to fight H7N9 avian flu
(FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific)

16/09/13

Bird flu viruses could re-emerge in upcoming flu season
(FAO HQ news)

14/06/13

FAO calls for continued vigilance in face of H7N9 avian influenza (FAO EMPRES news)

07/06/13

Assessing, monitoring and managing the avian influenza A (H7N9) situation

19/04/13

FAO gathers international experts for urgent risk assessment on H7N9 (FAO Viet Nam representation)

Workshop on Implementing Guidelines of the Viet Nam Prime Minister on A influenza (H7N9) Control and Prevention
(FAO Viet Nam representation)

16/04/13

FAO ECTAD encourages everyone to pay close attention to the events of H7N9
(FAO Viet Nam representation)

14/04/13

FAO and partners share key information and next steps at USAID emergency meeting on H7N9 (FAO EMPRES news)

12/04/13

FAO expert teams analysing avian influenza A(H7N9) virus for enhanced detection and managements (FAO EMPRES news)

11/04/13

Good biosecurity and hygiene can reduce risk from A(H7N9) virus and FAO Food Price Index stable as global cereal production looks set to rebound (FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific)

05/04/13

Strong biosecurity measures required in response to influenza A(H7N9) virus (FAO press release)