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To find out more information about avian flu and how business, health and government entities are approaching the issue of avian flu, please browse through the links below.   Americas Asia Pacific Europe Global   More information on avian flu can be found on the following MMC websites: Marsh  gives an overview of some of the avian flu issues, and business continuity and insurance coverage issues.   Kroll  has developed a number of resources and services to assist companies with understanding the possible impacts of an avian flu outbreak, and with preparations for this or any future pandemic.     Experts from CDC, Kroll, Marsh, and Mercer discuss the potential dangers of Avian Flu; its impact on business continuity, emergency, and work force management; and potential workers’ compensation and insurance coverage issues. New Reality of Risk Panel Discussion - Preparing for a Pandemic.   Global The World Health Organization (WHO) website provides a significant amount of information on avian influenza including an Avian Influenza Fact Sheet and Frequently Asked Questions. International SOS provides comprehensive information and pandemic preparedness programs on its website, which monitors the situation 24-hours a day and gives continuous updates.   Americas The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website maintains a section specific to avian influenza, including Key Facts and Advice for Travelers and Individuals Residing Abroad. The Mayo Clinic website provides information to the general public regarding avian influenza. The Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy website contains an Avian Flu section with news articles, guidelines, case count, selected reading and links. Trust for America's Health (TFAH) is a US-based non-profit organization dedicated to health-related issues. The TFAH website provides general information as well as a brochure titled What Businesses Need to Know About Pandemic Flu Planning. The US National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH)'s website, MedlinePlus, includes an extensive section on information links relating to avian influenza. The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the managing sponsor of PandemicFlu.gov, a website that provides the general public with information on pandemic flu and avian influenza. The US Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) website provides a section titled Guidance for Protecting Workers Against Avian Flu. The White House website has a section relating to the US "National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza." Faculty members at Wharton, together with health care professionals and risk consultants, discuss what to expect and how companies can prepare for the avian flu pandemic. The Health Canada website maintains an informational section on avian influenza for Canadian citizens. The Public Health Agency of Canada provides information relating to avian influenza in the Flu Watch section of its public website.   Asia Pacific Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released an Information Paper on Pandemic Planning and a Prudential Practice Guide on Pandemic Planning and Risk Management for regulated financial institutions and their regulators to ensure that Australia's financial system is as prepared as practically possible for a potential pandemic. The Australian Government's Department of Health and Ageing website provides a section on avian influenza for Australian citizens, and a multi-media presentation titled  Prepared and Protected: Infection Control and Personal Protective Equipment. The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China has established a website relating to avian influenza. The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, Centre for Health Protection, has established a website relating to avian influenza. The New Zealand Ministry of Health has established a section of their website dedicated to pandemic influenza. The Singapore Government Ministry of Health has established a website relating to avian influenza.   Europe The Public Health section of the European Union website provides information relating to influenza. The UK Department of Health and UK Health Protection Agency (HPA) websites provide information on avian influenza to UK citizens.