This publication details the proceedings of the APEC workshop ‘Implementation of the APEC Action Plan on Prevention and Response to Avian and Influenza Pandemics: Progress Review and Building Capacity for Future Work’ held on 7 and 8 May 2007 in Ha Not, Viet Nam.

• Workshop Agenda
• Opening Remarks by First Deputy Minister, MOFA, Viet Nam
• Remarks by APEC HTF Chair
• Session I: Reviewing the Implementation of the Action Plan
• Session II: Achievements and Obstacles in Implementing the Action Plan
• Session III: Future Actions to Enhance Avian and Influenza Preparedness and
• Required Capacity Building
• Session IV: HTF Progress Report to Ministers
• Research: Knowledge and Practices of Avian Influenza Prevention; System of Veterinary and Public Health Services at Village/Commune Level, Viet Nam
• Summary Report