About the Global Influenza Programme  Help  Contact   
 Home page  Search  Titles  Subjects  Target Group  Organizations  Type of document  Keywords  Hide the page description box
On this page readers can obtain a listing of documents under the subject headings. Click on the bookshelf icon of a subject heading to display the concerned documents. Clicking on the bookshelf icon again will close the documents list and return to the previous page. Publications are available in PDF , PPT or DOC format. Click on the corresponding icon to open the publication.
7 documents on 1 page in this set   
close this section of the libraryRapid Containment
open this document and view its contentView the PDF document
Title: Communications for Rapid Containment View section as a PowerPoint presentation Translate this document
Published by: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date of last change: 01 April 2008
Type of document: Presentation;  Pages: 25;  Time allotted: 45 min
Description: Lecture discussing rapid containment communications
Abstract: The learning objectives are to: 1) identify the core elements needed in communication planning for rapid containment; 2) interpret the role and importance of communications during rapid containment operations; and 3) acquire skills in developing and applying appropriate communication strategies/ develop and apply appropriate communication strategies.
Subjects: Communications; Rapid Containment
open this document and view its contentView the PDF document
Title: Decision-Making and Situation Assessment During a Rapid Containment Operation View section as a PowerPoint presentation Translate this document
Published by: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date of last change: 01 April 2008
Type of document: Presentation;  Pages: 26;  Time allotted: 45 min
Description: Lecture on the critical factors for decision-making
Abstract: The learning objectives are to: 1) Discuss when to implement an RC strategy; 2) Describe factors affecting the assessment; 3) Describe responsibilities during a containment operation; and 4) Formulate the information needed to decide whether a containment operation should be implemented.
Subjects: Rapid Containment
open this document and view its contentView the PDF document
Title: Pharmaceutical Interventions for Rapid Containment View section as a PowerPoint presentation Translate this document
Published by: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date of last change: 01 April 2008
Type of document: Presentation;  Pages: 29;  Time allotted: 45 min
Description: Lecture on Pharmaceutical interventions for Rapid Containment
Abstract: The learning objectives are to: 1) list influenza-specific antivirals and the choice of drug for a rapid containment operation; 2) discuss their characteristics including benefits, contraindications and potential side-effects; 3) discuss the use of vaccines for an RC operation; and 4) discuss options and feasibility of different monitoring approaches for compliance and adverse effects.
Subjects: Pharmaceutical Interventions; Rapid Containment
open this document and view its contentView the PDF document
Title: Rapid Containment of Pandemic Influenza - Facilitators Guide - 4-Day Training Course View the word document Translate this document
Published by: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date of last change: 01 April 2008
Type of document: Training Guide;  Pages: 114;  Time allotted: 4 days
Description: Facilitators guide for rapid containment 4 day training
Abstract: The objectives of the facilitators manual are to: 1) provide trainers in the field with a sustainable product they can use to explain the basic components of the rapid containment (RC) strategy; 2) provide trainers with support to organize and implement RC courses in different countries; 3) provide trainers with useful examples of activities to strengthen their use of participatory teaching methods; and 4) enable teachers to use modern, interactive learning experiences to assist colleagues in the field to acquire skills to advocate, plan for and implement RC activities in their pandemic preparedness plans.
Subjects: Rapid Containment
open this document and view its contentView the PDF document
Title: Rapid Containment of Pandemic Influenza - Participants Guide - 4-Day Training Course View the word document Translate this document
Published by: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date of last change: 01 April 2008
Type of document: Training Guide;  Pages: 61;  Time allotted: 4 days
Description: Participants guide for rapid containment 4 day training
Abstract: The participants guide is part of the rapid containment package and contains all discussion questions and role plays information for the participants
Subjects: Rapid Containment
open this document and view its contentView the PDF document
Title: Rapid Containment: Rationale and Key Concepts View section as a PowerPoint presentation Translate this document
Published by: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date of last change: 01 April 2008
Type of document: Presentation;  Pages: 35;  Time allotted: 30 min
Description: Lecture to introduce Rapid Containment
Abstract: The learning objectives are to: 1) Differentiate between rapid response and rapid containment; and 2) Define and describe the activities in containment and buffer zones.
Subjects: Rapid Containment
open this document and view its contentView the PDF document
Title: Seasonal, Animal and Pandemic Influenza: An Overview View section as a PowerPoint presentation Translate this document
Published by: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date of last change: 18 May 2009
Type of document: Presentation;  Pages: 17;  Time allotted: 20 min
Description: An overview lecture on Seasonal, Avian and Pandemic Influenza
Abstract: The learning objective is for participants to differentiate between seasonal, avian and pandemic influenza.
Subjects: Rapid Containment