WHO Health Emergencies EPI-WIN webinar: Understanding Influenza A(H9N2): current risks, One Health action and pandemic preparedness - World Health Organization (WHO)

Wednesday, 14 October 2026, 12:30 –13:45 (CEST)BackgroundAvian influenza A(H9N2) viruses continue to circulate widely in birds and have caused sporadic human infections, highlighting the ongoing risk of influenza viruses emerging at the animal-human interface. Addressing these risks requires timely risk assessment, coordinated One Health action, across human, animal and environmental health sectors, and sustained preparedness for pandemics through GISRS and its partners. Held shortly after the WHO biannual consultation on influenza vaccine composition, including the review of candidate vaccine viruses for pandemic preparedness, this webinar will provide the latest updates on A(H9N2) epidemiology, virus characterization, animal and environmental surveillance, and global risk assessment. By bringing together experts from human, animal, and environmental health sectors, the webinar will promote a shared understanding of current risks and strengthen coordinated preparedness for future zoonotic and pandemic influenza threats.