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Regional
Workshop on Avian Influenza (AI) Preparedness and Response
Summary of
Workshop
A
five day Regional Workshop was organized on Avian Influenza (AI) Preparedness
and Response, March 5-9, 2007 in New Delhi.
The workshop was organized by
HHS/CDC in collaboration with National Institute of Communicable Diseases,
and the World Health Organization (WHO). Faculty included professionals
from GOI, WHO, CDC, APHIS/USDA, and UNICEF. Diverse curriculum attempted to
attract both veterinary and human health professionals. The overall response
and feedback has been overwhelming.
Forty five participants
included health and veterinary practitioners from India
(7 States), and 19 regional participants (Bhutan,
Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives
and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) received training. Participants received
up-to-date information and hands on training about preparedness and response
for avian and pandemic influenza. Participants will replicate this
training in their respective countries and states with the help of training
material provided at the workshop. More>…
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Presentation
Training Reflection on the
Workshop
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