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AI.COMM - Avian and Pandemic Influenza Resource Link

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Overall, the up-front preparedness work paid off. Preparing for a large scale<br />

emergency like a potential infl uenza p<strong>and</strong>emic was something the humanitarian<br />

community had never before accomplished. This created an opportunity for<br />

strengthening working relationships <strong>and</strong> creating new ones. When the 2009 H1N1<br />

infl uenza outbreak started, coordination within the humanitarian community<br />

was facilitated by the connections made during the preparedness process. Weekly<br />

coordination calls occurred <strong>and</strong> partners were able to coordinate globally <strong>and</strong> within<br />

countries. This was one of the success stories of the H2P <strong>and</strong> HiP initiatives, <strong>and</strong><br />

allowed for a more coordinated <strong>and</strong> effective response.

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