Canada's mainstream newspaper, The Globe and Mail, published Director-General Jin-ling Chen's letter
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Canada's mainstream newspaper, The Globe and Mail, published Director-General Jin-ling Chen's letter：
BIRDS OF A FEATHER
Could bird flu be the next catastrophic pandemic? The answer lies in our ability to learn from past pandemics and embrace inclusivity within the global community. This inclusivity is crucial in our fight against bird flu.
Positioned at a crucial intersection along the East Asian Flyway of bird migration, Taiwan is pivotal in the global battle against lethal viruses. Annually, an estimated 1.25 million migratory birds traverse or winter in Taiwan. This distinctive geographical location magnifies Taiwan's significance in tracking and combating deadly viruses. Its prompt notifications and dissemination of vital information, such as the H6N1 and H7N9 avian influenza cases in 2013 and 2017, underscore the imperative of its inclusion in global health organizations.
However, Taiwan remains excluded from the WHO and its affiliated organizations, including the Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS). The potential for another pandemic looms. Could treating Taiwan differently be a starting point to avert this?
