Terms of Reference
Purpose / role of the Technical Activity
The purpose of the OFFLU Applied Epidemiology Technical Activity is to provide guidance and advice to stakeholders at sub-national, national, regional and global level in relation to avian influenza (AI) risk assessment and management. The scientific aims of the OFFLU applied epidemiology technical activity are to contribute to the:
- Identification of the pathways leading to the introduction, spread and maintenance of relevant avian influenza viruses in different eco-social system settings and estimate the risks associated with these pathways, within the context of structured risk assessments
- Development of appropriate risk management options for relevant avian influenza viruses in different eco-social system settings, including the design of surveillance systems and their components
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