Epidemiological Update Avian Influenza A(H5N1) in the Americas Region - 15 November 2024

The Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) urges Member States to continue strengthening their cross-sectoral capacities for the detection and timely response to outbreaks in animal populations, including birds and mammals, as well as to potential human infections. In addition, PAHO/WHO invites Member States to share viruses with WHO Collaborating Centers in both the health and agricultural sectors to support risk analysis and to have candidate vaccine viruses.