All countries in the region are on high-alert for a potential outbreak of the H1N1 virus. WHO raised its pandemic alert for Influenza A to the highest alert level Phase 6. In Southern Africa, more than a 100 cases of influenza A (H1N1) infection have been confirmed. All countries in the region are implementing preventative measures and are updating and or revising the Pandemic Influenza Contingency Plans, to tackle a possible pandemic in the Southern African region.
This page provides an update on the preparedness efforts underway by each country in the region.