1. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Control in Asia by OIE （Asia-Pacific）
Workshop on the Revised WHO Guidance
on Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response
Fukuoka, Japan
6-12 March 2009
T. Fujita
OIE Regional Representative for Asia and the Pacific

2. Content
1. Priority areas of Animal Health of OIE Asia-Pacific for the Region
2. On-going HPAI control and Prevention Projects in Asia by OIE

3. Priority areas of OIE Asia-Pacific
for the Region
Priority areas for the Region in line with OIE Animal
Health Policies (Strategic Plan)
Improvement of Animal Health (including zoonoses) in
the Region
Capacity building of Veterinary Services
Facilitate National activities on Animal Health with
International Standards
Regional alliance for animal health
Collaboration with other partner organizations for
animal health in the Region
Others in line with the above priorities

4. Major activities of OIE Asia-Pacific
Improvement of Animal health information systems and
　communication
Prevention and control of emerging/transboundary animal diseases
Prevention and control of HPAI
Standardization of registration for veterinary medicinal products
Prevention and control of Aquatic animal diseases
Support for WTO-SPS Agreement including risk analysis
Support for control of FMD
Prevention and control of BSE and other TSEs

5. On-going HPAI control and Prevention Projects in Asia
by OIE

6. HPAI Control in the Region
Big concern of the disease in the Region:
HPAI: Resurgent and continuously reported since 2003
and even in 2009, and negative economic impacts
and risks to animal and human health
OIE’s Support to development and improvement of
Regional and National HPAI control strategies
(e.g. ASEAN countries; in Phase I)
OIE/J(S)TF Project for the Region
(1) OIE Project of HPAI control in Southeast Asia (2006-
2007; Phase I)
(2) OIE/J(S)TF Project for strengthening HPAI control in
Asia
1) 5 year Project for Asia ( )
2) 2 year Project for Asia ( )

7. OIE HPAI Control Projects in Asia (1)
OIE/JTF Project for strengthening HPAI Control in Asia (5 year project under Regular fund; )
(1) Strengthening Information networking in Asia (including
HPAI control strategies)
(2) Strengthening capacity of Veterinary Services (Evaluation
of Veterinary Services, and Capacity building including
legislation)
(3) Surveillance of wild birds and domestic animals along
migratory flyways, and strengthening Data-base at
OIE Reference Laboratory
2. OIE/JSTF Project for strengthening HPAI Control in Asia ( under Supplementary Special Fund; Phase II)
(1) Capacity building of HPAI laboratory diagnosis and
surveillance
(2) Procurement of Laboratory equipment and materials

8. OIE/JTF Project for Strengthening HPAI control in Asia
I Strengthening Information Networking in Asia
To facilitate animal health information exchange and regional cooperation and alliance for disease control
II Strengthening capacity of Veterinary Services
For good governance of VSs, and thus early detection and rapid response for disease control
II-1 Evaluation of performance of veterinary services (VSs)
II-2 Training on legislation and diagnostic technologies for HPAI control
III Surveillance of wild birds and domestic animals along migratory flyways
To provide supportive information for awareness and effective control measures
Epidemiological Information
Samples
-Surveillance of AI viruses, and epidemiological study related to flying routes of migratory birds
Test results
Database
Diagnosis
Monitor and characterise the virus for preparedness and effective control
Capacity building for diagnosis
Virus characterization
・ National laboratories
・ OIE Reference Laboratory
（Hokkaido University）
Collaboration
・Establishment of a database for AI accessible by OIE Members
AI viruses
HPAI control in Asia
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9. Activities under OIE HPAI Control Projects in Asia (2)
OIE/JTF Project for strengthening HPAI Control in Asia (5 year project; )
(1) Inception Meeting for consultation on the Project, Tokyo, Japan,
April 2008
(2) Expert Meeting on HPAI control in Asia, Tokyo, October, 2008,
and May 2009
(3) Information networking Meeting, Tokyo, November 2008 and
July, 2009
(4) Strengthening capacity of Veterinary Services; Evaluation of
Veterinary Services and Regional training for laboratory staff as
well as legislation, July 2009
(5) Surveillance of wild birds and domestic animals along
migratory flyways, Hong Kong and Vietnam, Laos and Mongolia,
2009
(6) HPAI molecular Data analysis Workshop, OIE Reference
Laboratory (Hokkaido University), 2009

10. Activities under OIE HPAI Control Projects in Asia (3)
2. OIE/JSTF Project for strengthening HPAI Control in Asia (Phase II: )
(1) Capacity building of HPAI diagnosis and surveillance
Regional and National Hands-on Workshop on
advanced diagnostic technologies
(2) Procurement of Laboratory equipment and materials
To support (1) above; Laboratory capacity building
*Phase II: East and South Asian countries (2008-
2009)
　　　　　　　-Identification of national laboratories and listing 　　
　　　　　　　 the required laboratory diagnostic equipment and
materials (done)
*(Phase I: Southeast Asia; )

11. Summary Prevention and control of HPAI at source
* Growing importance for the Region of Asia and the Pacific
* Capacity building – Diagnosis, Surveillance and Information (Notification and legislation)
*Preparedness should be strengthened to reduce continuous threats to the livestock
sector, animal and human health risks, economic losses and to sustain agricultural development and to promote trading opportunities

12. Thank you for
your attention!!