WHO - Preparing for containment and mitigation of pandemic H5N1 influenza, Uses of statistical and mathematical modeling - June 2024

[Chicagogal]

Preparing for containment and mitigation of pandemic H5N1 influenza, Uses of statistical and mathematical modeling

https://www.who.int/news-room/event...uses-of-statistical-and-mathematical-modeling

Virtual WHO meeting today.

 

[sharon sanders]

I copied a post made in the discussion forum to this WHO forum.


more from the above link:


Influenza H5 pathogens have been included in the list of priority pathogens by the WHO R&D Blueprint[SUP]1[/SUP]. To coordinate efforts for containment and mitigation of H5N1, and especially to evaluate the efficacy of vaccines and therapeutics, a mathematical modelling group has been created in the R&D Blueprint and is organizing this virtual consultation to describe how statistical and mathematical models can aid in dealing with this pandemic threat.


OBJECTIVES

• Outline of the current pandemic threat and potential containment or mitigation of influenza A (H5N1) or some other variant
• Understand the analytical and statistical tools available and how to apply them to containment efforts
• Understand the current mathematical modeling tools available and how to apply them to containment and mitigation efforts
• Describe what new analytic and mathematical models need to be developed and integrated into the response to pandemic influenza A(H5N1)
• Devise an approach to coordinate the analytical and modeling efforts both within and outside of WHO with a cohesive collaborative plan

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

• Development of an emergency response with analytical and mathematical methods for pandemic influenza A(H5N1)
• Enhanced collaboration and partnerships
• Key steps and timelines: Provide an outline of essential steps and timelines to address the identified research gaps and opportunities, ensuring a structured approach to advancing the research agenda

[SUP]1[/SUP]Pathogens prioritization: a scientific framework for epidemic and pandemic research preparedness (who.int)
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I downloaded the pdf above to my personal computer if anyone wants the link, I can upload to the site.