National influenza centres
National influenza centres (NICs) are institutions responsible for the laboratory surveillance of influenza. They are designated by national ministries of health and formally recognized by WHO for the purpose of participating in the work of the WHO Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS).
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Influenza virus characterization: summary report, Europe, July 2022
19 October 2022

Influenza virus characterization: summary report, Europe, July 2022
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Influenza virus characterization: summary report, Europe, June 2022
19 October 2022

Influenza virus characterization: summary report, Europe, June 2022

This is the seventh report for the 2021-2022 influenza season. The May 2022 characterization report gave a breakdown of influenza detections across the...

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Operational considerations for respiratory virus surveillance in Europe, 18 July 2022
18 July 2022

Operational considerations for respiratory virus surveillance in Europe, 18 July 2022

This document outlines operational considerations to support the continuity of national surveillance systems and public health laboratories for epidemiological...

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14 October 2022
Statement

Statement – The escalation of the humanitarian emergency requires an escalation of the humanitarian response
12 October 2022
Statement

Joint statement: Working together towards COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccinations for this winter
13 April 2022
News release

National mentors receive vital biosafety and biosecurity training in Uzbekistan
25 December 2021
News release

This winter’s flu season epidemic has started – what we know so far and what needs to be done to control it

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