Global Conference on avian and pandemic influenza

08/12/2006

Representatives from countries around the globe and senior representatives from the United Nations and other international and regional organisations took part in a meeting in
Bamako, Mali, on December 6-8, to discuss the threat of avian and pandemic influenza and to boost financial support for efforts to prepare and deal with outbreaks worldwide.

Aid for countries facing severe social and economic consequences of this human and animal health threat was also increased at the conference, which was hosted by the African Union and the Government of Mali in conjunction with the European Union.

The conference provided an update on outbreaks of the virus across the world and the risks of transmission.