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Webinar : Update on the global situation of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI)
Replay
The current season of High pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) started with high level of outbreaks causing significant mortality in domestic and wild birds, requiring authorities to take swift action to curb its spread. It’s crucial for interested stakeholders including veterinary professionals, policy makers, and industry stakeholders to stay informed on the ongoing current global HPAI situation and the risk factors that drive transmission along poultry production.
Under the GF-TAD framework, this technical webinar is organised to share updates on the HPAI epidemiological situation and its impact globally.
Key topics covered in this webinar include:
- Global and regional epidemiological situation of HPAI
- Characteristics of circulating HPAI viruses
- Risk assessment
- Impact and country experiences in handling outbreaks
Agenda
| Time | Topic | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 12.30pm – 12.35pm | Opening remarks | Dr Baba Soumare WOAH DDG |
| 12.35pm – 12.45pm | Global and regional HPAI epidemiological situation | Dr Paolo Tizzani WOAH |
| 12.45pm – 12.55pm | Update of the Avian Influenza epidemiology in animals in Europe | Dr Lisa Kohnle EFSA |
| 12.55pm – 13.05pm | Characteristics of circulating HPAI viruses | Dr Erik Karlsson OFFLU |
| Q & A (10m) Moderated by Dr Amy Delgado (FAO) | ||
| 13.15pm – 13.25pm | Country experience | Dr Christiane Soltau GERMANY |
| 13.25pm – 13.35pm | Country experience | Dr Mika Haruna JAPAN |
| 13.35pm – 13.45pm | Country/poultry sector experience | Dr Hebert Trenchi LATIN AMERICAN POULTRY ASSOCIATION |
| Q & A (10m) | ||
| 13.55pm – 14.00pm | Wrapping up and Closing | Dr Bruno Minjauw FAO |
