First detection of avian influenza (H5) in poultry in Suriname; multidistrict spread under investigation
The confirmation of influenza A(H5) in a commercial broiler flock represents Suriname's first detected incursion of this pathogen.
Genomic detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in Antarctic seabirds reveals connectivity with South American viral lineages
Phylogenetic analysis indicates a direct connectivity between Antarctic seabirds and the broader H5N1 transmission network.
Effectiveness of Oseltamivir in Hospitalized Children With Laboratory-Confirmed Influenza, 2014-2023
Oseltamivir treatment was found to decrease both the likelihood of ICU admission and hospital length of stay among pediatric patients hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza.
Vaccine Effectiveness and Safety for the 2026-2027 Respiratory Season - COVID-19, RSV, Influenza
JAMA Special Communications - Three systematic reviews identify & summarise recent reporting on the effectiveness and safety of vaccines and influenza/RSV/Covid-19 epidemiology in the US.
The Economic Case for Pandemic Preparedness and Response: Beyond Lockdowns
This report examines the potential consequences of future pandemics on population health, health system resilience and the economy across 51 OECD, EU/EEA and G20 countries
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EU Joint Research Council report: Recent Advancements on Artificial Intelligence for Public Health Threats
July 2026 - Detailed insights into current and potential future usages of generative AI for public health surveillance.
(Recording available) ESWI Partner Session at WOHC2026 - The Ongoing H5N1 Panzootic: A Continuing Threat to Animals and Humans
Now available to watch On Demand - ESWI session at 9th World One Health Congress in Lisbon, 6 September 2026.
Global influenza epidemiology after 2020: patterns of circulation, epidemic timing and duration, and implications for vaccination strategies
Influenza seasonality is resynchronising after the pandemic shock, but with durable changes in epidemic duration and the types of circulating viruses.
