Videoblog: H1N1 and the economy

In this video, I talk about the current state of Influenza A (H1N1) in Latin America and its affect on the region's economy.

A special press briefing on the H1N1 pandemic is taking place in Istanbul this afternoon, with Mexico's Finance Minister Mr. Augusten Carstens, World Bank Vice President Ms. Joy Phumaphi, WHO Deputy Director General Dr. Anarfi Asamoa-Baah, and UN Senior Flu Coordintor Dr. David Nabarro. (Read our Q&A with David Nabarro.) We'll be posting updates from the event as they come in.

I will be online Tuesday, October 6 at 10:30 a.m. EDT to answer questions about strengthening health care systems in developing countries. You can ask your questions in advance and see other questions on the World Bank Speak Out page.