Formulated as a project, not a strategy or plan, the document outlines measures to mitigate the impact on both animal and human health of avian influenza prevention, surveillance and control activities.

BULGARIA

National Plan for Influenza Pandemic Preparedness of the Republic of Bulgaria
(PDF - 100 pp - undated)

Plan prepared in accordance with recommendations of the European Union and the World Health Organization's global programme for monitoring and control of influenza - exclusive focus on activities related to human health.

CHILE

Preparation Plan for Pandemic Influenza
(PDF - 25 pp - September 2005) (in Spanish)

Plan prepared by the Ministry of Health - exclusive focus on activities related to human health.

CHINA

Preparedness and Contingency Plan for Influenza Pandemic of the Ministry of Health, PR China
(PDF - 15 pp - undated)

Plan prepared by the Ministry of Health - exclusive focus on activities related to human health.

CUBA

Plan for Combating an Influenza Pandemic
(PDF - 55 pp - October 2005) - spanish only

Prepared by a technical committee comprising veterinary, agricultural and public health experts - heavy focus on human health, limited coverage of animal disease issues.

CZECH REPUBLIC

The National Pandemic Plan of the Czech Republic
(PDF - 53 pp - April 2004)

Plan submitted to and approved by the Ministry of Health - exclusive focus on activities related to human health.

FRANCE

Governmental Plan for the Prevention and Control - "Influenza Pandemic"
(PDF - 66 pp - January 2006)

Plan prepared by the General Secretariat of National Defence, Prime Minister's Office - exclusive focus on activities related to human health.

GREECE

National Influenza Pandemic Plan
(PDF - 44 pp - October 2005)

Plan prepared by the Ministry for Health and Social Solidarity - heavy focus on human health, limited coverage of animal disease issues.

HUNGARY

Hungarian National Plan for the Pandemic Preparedness to Influenza
(PDF - 9 pp - September 2003)

Prepared by the National Center for Epidemiology - exclusive focus on activities related to human health.

INDIA

Contingency Plan for Management of Human Cases of Avian Influenza
(PDF - 93 pp - December 2005)

Prepared by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare - contains 28-page Action Plan for State Animal Husbandry Department in respect of Bird Flu as Annex III.

INDONESIA

Avian Influenza (H5N1) Control and Prevention in Indonesia
(PDF PowerPoint - 23 pp - 2005)

Heavy focus on animal disease issues.

IRELAND

A Model Plan for Influenza Pandemic Preparedness
(PDF - 119 pp - 2002)

Prepared by the National Influenza Pandemic Planning Committee, Ministry for Health and Children - almost exclusive focus on activities related to human health.

ITALY

Piano Italiano Multifase d'Emergenza per una Pandemia Influenzale
(Italian Multi-phase Emergency Plan for an Influenza Pandemic)
(PDF - 27 pp - March 2002)

Prepared by the Ministry of Health - exclusive focus on activities related to human health. (in Italian)

KENYA

Avian Influenza Emergency Preparedness and Response
(PDF PowerPoint - 26 pp - November 2005)

Overview of the avian influenza situation, with reference to both animal disease and human health issues.

MEXICO

Plan nacional de preparación y respuesta ante una Pandemia de Influenza - Mexico
(National Preparedness and Response Plan for an Influenza Pandemic)
(PDF - 19 pp - August 2006)

Prepared by the Health Secretariat - exclusive focus on activities related to human health.

MONTENEGRO, REPUBLIC OF

National Plan for the Protection from the Avian Influenza and Pandemic Influenza
(Influenza Pandemic Contingency Plan)
(PDF - 37 pp - October 2005)

Prepared by the Ministry of Health - exclusive focus on activities related to human health.

NETHERLANDS

Operationeel Deeldraaiboek 1: Aviaire Influenza, Gevolgen voor de Volksgezondheid
(Standard Operating procedures Part 1: Avian Influenza, Consequences for Public Health)
(PDF - 57 pp - October 2005)

Prepared by the National Coordination Unit for Infectious Disease Control.

NICARAGUA

Plan de Contingencia para Pandemia de Influenza - Nicaragua
(Influenza Pandemic Contingency Plan)
(PDF - 40 pp - 2006)

Prepared by Sistema de Naciones Unidas (United Nations System) in Nicaragua, comprising UNDP, WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, WFP, FAO, UN Department of Safety and Security, World Bank, IMF and OIM - exclusive focus on activities related to human health.

NORWAY

The Norwegian National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan
(PDF - 36 pp - July 2003)

Prepared by the Ministry of Health - exclusive focus on activities related to human health.

PALAU

Pandemic Influenza Response Plan
(PDF - 19 pp - undated)

Prepared by the Ministry of Health - exclusive focus on activities related to human health.

PHILIPPINES

Preparedness and Response Plan for Avian and Pandemic Influenza
(PDF - 5 pp - undated)

Plan covers aspects of animal and human health.

POLAND

The National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan for Poland
(PDF - 80 pp - undated)

Prepared by the Ministry of Health - exclusive focus on activities related to human health.

RWANDA

Plan d'Urgence de Prevention et de Lutte Contre la Grippe Aviarie au Ruanda
(Emergency Prevention Plan for the Fight Against Avian Influenza in Rwanda)
(PDF - 45 pp - March 2006)

The plan aims to define strategies, measures and activities for safeguarding both animal and human health, using a multidisciplinary, flexible approach.

SERBIA

Influenza Preparedness Plan Before and During Pandemic
(PDF - 39 pp - October 2005)

Prepared by the Ministry of Health - exclusive focus on activities related to human health.

SIERRA LEONE

Emergency Preparedness and Response Action Plan for the Prevention and Containment of Avian and Human Influenza (Bird Flu) in Sierra Leone
(PDF - 35 pp - June 2006)

The plan is formulated as a costed timetable of activities to be carried out to increase preparedness and capacity for early detection and prevention of avian influenza.

SINGAPORE

Influenza Pandemic Readiness and Response Plan (Draft)
(PDF - 26 pp - July 2005)

Prepared by the Ministry of Health - exclusive focus on activities related to human health.

SLOVAK REPUBLIC

The National Plan for Pandemic Influenza
(PDF - 16 pp - August 2001)

Exclusive focus on activities related to human health.

SOUTH AFRICA

Influenza Pandemic Preparedness - A Concept Plan to Prepare for the Contingency of a Major Global pandemic of Influenza
(PDF - 38 pp - undated)

Prepared by the National Institute for Virology - exclusive focus on activities related to human health.

SPAIN

National Influenza Preparedness and Response Plan
(PDF - 43 pp - May 2005)

Exclusive focus on activities related to human health.

SWEDEN

Contingency Planning for an Influenza Pandemic
(PDF - 23 pp - November 2005)

Prepared by the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare - exclusive focus on activities related to human health.

TIMOR-LESTE

The National Pandemic Plan of the Czech Republic
(PDF - 53 pp - April 2004)

Plan submitted to and approved by the Ministry of Health - exclusive focus on activities related to human health.

UNITED KINGDOM

UK Influenza Pandemic Contingency Plan
(PDF - 177 pp - October 2005)

Prepared by UK Health Departments - exclusive focus on activities related to human health.

UNITED STATES

National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza: Implementation Plan
(PDF - 233 pp - May 2006)

Prepared by the Homeland Security Council - exclusive focus on activities related to human health

YEMEN

Emergency Plan of Action: Bird Flu Precautionary Measures
(PDF - 9 pp - October 2005)

Focuses on strengthening pandemic preparedness for both agriculture and health ministries, and contain virus transmission to minimise risk among humans and poultry.