Avian Influenza/Pandemic Influenza Program
Abstract
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation will provide space, personnel, equipment and to support surveillance and efforts in support of the Department of Defense Global Emerging Infections Surveillance and Response System (DoD-GEIS) research related to avian influenza and pandemic influenza preparedness and response. The Department of Defense Global Emerging Infections Surveillance and Response System (DoD-GEIS) has been charged to manage a $39M congressional supplement for Avian/Pandemic Influenza. Time is of the essence and Congress expects improved DoD surveillance systems to be in place early. The urgency imposed on us by Congress and the even greater urgency of having an enhanced surveillance system in place before, not after, the pandemic start is critical. The Department of Defense Global Emerging Infections Surveillance and Response System (DoD-GEIS) central hub will initiate a plan to provide funding, personnel resources, the centralized management for coordination and reporting related to the DoD efforts for improving global surveillance and efforts in support of research related to avian influenza/pandemic influenza. The results of these efforts will be coordinated with the Unified Combatant Commands and other military and civilian organizations/agencies.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA469205
Entities
People
- Ralph W. Hapner
Organizations
- Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine