10 August 2010: The influenza pandemic is over
Africa: As of 26 May 2010, 35 countries in the WHO African Region have officially reported 18,598 laboratory-confirmed human cases of pandemic influenza A (H1N1). Read more
Global update: As of 1 August 2010, worldwide more than 214 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including over 18449 deaths. As many countries have stopped counting individual cases, particularly of milder illness, the case count is likely to be significantly lower than the actual number of cases that have occurred.
WHO is actively monitoring the progress of the pandemic through frequent consultations with the WHO Regional Offices and member states and through monitoring of multiple sources of data: Read more
For more information
The WHO Director-General declares that the flu pandemic is over
How do we know that the pandemic is over?
External review of WHO's response to the pandemic
WHO statement on allegations of conflict of interest and 'fake' pandemic [22 January 2010]
Experts advise WHO on pandemic vaccine policies and strategies [30 October 2009]
Use, safety, production and availability of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 vaccines [30 October 2009]
Antiviral use and the risk of drug resistance
Preparing for the second wave: lessons from current outbreaks
WHO's new reporting requirements for pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus infection
WHO recommendations on pandemic inluenza (H1N1) 2009 vaccines
Statement to the press by Dr Margaret Chan (WHO Director-General) on 11 June 2009
Map of confirmed cases, as of 24 June 2009 (06:00 GMT)
We are now in influenza pandemic phase 6: what does that mean and what should we be doing now?
Report of high-level consultation on influenza A (H1N1)
WHO: Assessing the severity of an influenza pandemic
Frequently asked questions and answers on influenza A (H1N1)
Resources on influenza A (H1N1) from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Cochrane Reviews on the prevention and treatment of influenza
Wash your hands to protect yourself against influenza
Full coverage of influenza A (H1N1) by the World Health Organization
Aide memoire: WHO influenza pandemic phase descriptions and main actions by phase
WHO guidance documents for individuals
WHO guidance for national authorities