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News Releases

• Oct 30, 2009 - Experts advise WHO on pandemic vaccine policies and strategies
• Jun 11, 2009 - World now at the start of 2009 influenza pandemic: Statement to the press by WHO Director-General Dr Margaret Chan
• Apr 27, 2009 - Swine influenza: Statement by WHO Director-General, Dr Margaret Chan

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