Epidemiological Alert - Human infections caused by avian influenza A(H5N1) in the Americas Region - 8 October 2024

The Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) calls on Member States to work collaboratively and intersectorally to preserve animal health and protect public health. PAHO/WHO urges Member States to strengthen efforts to implement protocols for the timely detection, notification, and rapid response to outbreaks in animals, as well as for the detection of human cases of avian influenza A(H5N1). In addition, PAHO/WHO encourages the sharing of viruses with WHO Collaborating Centers in both sectors to strengthen risk analysis and to prepare candidate vaccine viruses.