<WHAT: The Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General on Avian and Human Influenza will pay an official visit to to discuss with the President of Ukraine and other senior officials the threat of Avian Influenza (AI) pandemic and to offer coordinated international assistance in ensuring preparedness for possible AI epidemic in the country. The press-conference on the results of this visit will be held at 14.15 in the UN house on February 15.
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WHO: Mr. David NABARRO, Designated Representative of the UN Secretary-General, UN System Senior Coordinator for Avian and Human Influenza; Mr. Francis M. O’DONNELL, UN Resident Coordinator in Ukraine, UNDP Resident Representative; Ms. Nata MENABDE, WHO Director, Division of Country Support; Mr. Gudjon MAGNUSSON, WHO Director, Division of Technical Support.
WHEN/WHERE: 14.15 – 15.15, February 15, 2006 at the United Nations House, Klovskyy Uzviz 1.
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For detailed information and accreditation, please, contact:
Veronika Vashchenko, UN Office in Ukraine e-mail:
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; tel:044-253-9363, 8 067 927 60 38
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<With avian influenza continuing its spread in Europe and with outbreaks of disease registered in , the United Nations System stands ready, together with other international and bilateral partners, to support ’s effort in fighting the infection and ensuring comprehensive response and preparedness for a possible pandemic. <
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In order to assist the national response and to share best available global expertise, the office of United Nations Resident Coordinator in 
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