In an essay for CNN, RTSL President and CEO, Dr. Tom Frieden outlines important lessons from a recent outbreak of “bird flu” in Finland that was stopped in its tracks before it could affect a single human being. Dr. Frieden identifies longstanding trust between the farming community and the government, as well as swift action and multisectoral coordination, as factors contributing to the success of Finland’s H5N1 response. Read the full story here.
