W.H.O Global Influenza Strategy 2019-2030

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I want to read you something from the World Health Organization website. You know that one with the flat earth model, with a snake. Why would you have a snake? Fuck you fine, but anyway. Influenza, global influenza strategy, 2019 to 2030. Why stop at 2030? What's the significance of 2030? Is there something that's going to happen in 2030? Why not 2040? Why not 2050? Why not 2100? Why stop at 2030? Anyway, publication date March 2019. That is nine months before the coronavirus pandemic overview. The global influenza strategy just got back here. This looks familiar. Different color. That's normally red. The global influenza strategy for 2019 to 2030. Provides a framework for WHO countries and partners to approach influenza holistically through tailored national programs. From surveillance to disease prevention and control. With the goal of strengthening seasonal prevention and control and preparedness for future pandemics. How do they know all this was going to happen nine months later? To achieve this strategy, to achieve this, the strategy places a large focus on the following. The development of better global tools such as you guessed it. Vaccines, antivirals and treatments that would benefit all countries and still. Public confidence and uptake. Stronger country capacities that are integrated within national health security planning and universal health coverage. Info-weds are prevention, control and preparedness are functional building blocks for capacity building and can enhance core capacities across the health spectrum. A country level approach and country ownership are vital for ensuring sustainable lead of national influenza programs. We serve as an investment for greater health systems strengthening and pandemic preparedness. With this focus on country impact, the strategy is lined with the goals of WHO's 13th general program work for achieving universal health coverage. Addressing health emergencies and promoting healthier populations. I know this is boring. I'll finish it off the stretch. The strategy builds on the success of the global influenza, surveillance and response system and the pandemic. Info-weds are preparedness framework as it integrates broader goals for prevention, control and preparedness for all countries. So there it is. 298-230. 9 months before the pandemic.