Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on seasonal influenza in the WHO Western Pacific Region, 2016–2024

Authors

  • Jozica Skufca World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific, Manila, Philippines
  • Victoria Katawera World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific, Manila, Philippines
  • Phuong Nam Nguyen World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific, Manila, Philippines
  • Tamano Matsui World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific, Manila, Philippines
  • Babatunde Olowokure World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific, Manila, Philippines

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5365/wpsar.2025.16.3.1230

Keywords:

influenza, coronavirus, epidemiological surveillance, Western Pacific

Abstract

The article explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on seasonal influenza activity in the WHO Western Pacific Region from 2016 to 2024. It examines epidemiological changes, surveillance enhancements, and the interplay of preventive measures and health security frameworks on influenza detection and management.

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Published

04-07-2025

How to Cite

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Skufca J, Katawera V, Nguyen PN, Matsui T, Olowokure B. Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on seasonal influenza in the WHO Western Pacific Region, 2016–2024. Western Pac Surveill Response J [Internet]. 2025 Jul. 4 [cited 2025 Jul. 6];16(3). Available from: https://ojs.wpro.who.int/ojs/index.php/wpsar/article/view/1230

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 3 (2025): July – September

Section

Perspective

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