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Interactive teaching on avian influenza
Dr Ann-Claire Gourinat, representing the ANRS MIE Vietnam Partner Site and Expertise France, led an interactive lecture combining scientific concepts, quizzes and clinical case discussions.
Topics covered
- Influenza viruses and their mechanisms of evolution
- Origins and dynamics of outbreaks, including recent and past emergence events
- Distinction between low-pathogenic and highly pathogenic avian influenza strains
- Risk assessment and surveillance challenges within a One Health framework
The session strengthened students’ understanding of infectious-disease preparedness and response while encouraging active participation and applied reasoning.