IN THIS MONTH'S BULLETIN
In this special theme issue, Michael L Perdue & Tim Nguyen (246) look at the WHO public health research agenda for influenza two years from its initial publication. Nahoko Shindo & Sylvie Briand (247) discuss influenza at the beginning of the 21st century, while, in an interview, William Ampofo (254-255) tells Ben Jones why it is essential to track the burden of influenza in Africa.
The influenza enigma
Patrick Adams (250-251) reports highlights of the history of influenza research.
Preparation is key
Angus Nicoll et al. (311-317) evaluate the next steps for pandemic preparedness in the 21st century.
Preventing pneumonia
Adam L Cohen et al. (289-294) review pneumonia control options.
Lessons from the pandemic
Maria D Van Kerkhove & Neil M Ferguson (306-310) describe how outbreak analysis and mathematical modelling can affect pandemic policy decisions.