Avian influenza is a global challenge that requires a coordinated international response. Various countries and public health organizations have taken a number of actions in response to the disease.

   National actions

  Many countries have taken specific actions to manage avian influenza in their territories. For example:

    1.China: In response to avian influenza, China has introduced mandatory vaccination for poultry and invested heavily in avian influenza monitoring and research. China is also an active participant in international efforts to combat the disease.

    2.United States: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are actively monitoring and responding to avian influenza cases. These efforts include monitoring wild birds, testing commercial poultry flocks, and educational efforts aimed at poultry farmers and the public.

    International public health organizations

  International public health organizations play a key role in coordinating the global response to avian influenza.

    1.World Health Organization (WHO): WHO coordinates the global response to avian influenza by monitoring and reporting cases, conducting research, making recommendations for prevention and control, and supporting countries in their responses to avian influenza.

    2.Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): FAO plays a key role in managing avian influenza at the poultry farming level. Activities include monitoring the situation, providing technical assistance to countries, conducting research, and developing and promoting good breeding practices.

  In summary, at both the national and international levels, a number of activities have been undertaken to manage and control avian influenza. These are at both the prevention and response levels to specific avian influenza outbreaks. They require coordination, resources, research and ongoing commitment to effectively protect human and animal health worldwide.