The findings have differing implications for the control of seasonal acute respiratory infections and for pandemic influenza.
First, let me clarify the difference between seasonal flu, avian flu, and human pandemic influenza.
WHO takes allegations of conflict of interest seriously and is confident of its decision-making independence regarding the pandemic influenza.
Expert assistance can also be provided to governments to strengthen early warning systems, intensify early containment capacity and prepare for global hazards such as pandemic influenza.
As the minister of health informed me, the outbreak was promptly controlled by activating the preparedness plans for pandemic influenza.