FAO AND PARTNERS STUDY THE IMPACTS OF HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA ON LIVELIHOOD, FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION IN EGYPT

摘要

The first confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 (H5N1 HPAI) in Egypt were reported in early February 2006. To date, a total of 1,086 outbreaks have been reported in Egypt. Particularly in countries of eastern Asia and Egypt does this zoonotic disease remains detrimental to animal and human health, with significant impacts on economic progress, social stability and livelihoods. In this context, and in clear recognition of the need to better understand the multidimensional impacts of avian influenza on individuals and societies, the UN System Influenza Coordination (UNSIC) office organized a meeting for national and international development partners in Cairo, Egypt on 3 June 2010 titled "Meeting of Development Partners on the Impact of H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza on Livelihood, Food Security and Nutrition."