   | Date of last change: 01 March 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 74; Time allotted: 65 min Description: Introduction to influenza: covers basics of virology, seasonal, avian and pandemic influenza Abstract: Recently produced by WHO (see Annex 1 for link). It is a work in progress and may change as circumstances demand. |
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 | Date of last change: 01 April 2008 Type of document: Information Leaflet; Pages: 2; Time allotted: N.A. Description: Aide memoire for early recognition, reporting and infection control management of acute respiratory diseases of potential international concern Abstract: Early recognition, based on familiarity with the clinical and epidemiological factors associated with ARDs of potential concern, isolation and treatment of patients, and reporting of such cases to public health authorities are key measures. |
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 | Date of last change: 01 April 2008 Type of document: Information Leaflet; Pages: 2; Time allotted: N.A. Description: Aide memoire - Infection control recommendations for avian influenza in health-care facilities Abstract: Infection control precautions are warranted with patients with suspected or confirmed AI because it has been highly lethal to humans. Standard and droplet precautions should be used when in direct contact with patients suspected or confirmed as infected with AI. PPE need to be used. The second page provides the key elements of control recommendations in health care facilities. |
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 | Date of last change: 2008 Type of document: Information Leaflet; Pages: 2; Time allotted: N.A. Description: Aide memoire - Infection control recommendations for avian influenza in health-care facilities Abstract: Infection control precautions are warranted with patients with suspected or confirmed AI because it has been highly lethal to humans. Standard and droplet precautions should be used when in direct contact with patients suspected or confirmed as infected with AI. PPE need to be used. The second page provides the key elements of control recommendations in health care facilities. |
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 | Date of last change: 2008 Type of document: Information Leaflet; Pages: 2; Time allotted: N.A. Description: Aide memoire for early recognition, reporting and infection control management of acute respiratory diseases of potential international concern Abstract: Early recognition, based on familiarity with the clinical and epidemiological factors associated with ARDs of potential concern, isolation and treatment of patients, and reporting of such cases to public health authorities are key measures. |
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 | Date of last change: 01 May 2005 Type of document: Information Leaflet; Pages: 4; Time allotted: N.A. Description: Tool to assist in deciding if a public health event needs to be notified Abstract: Decision instrument for the assessment and notification of events that may constitute a public health emergency of international concern. |
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 | Date of last change: 26 May 2009 Type of document: World Health Assembly; Pages: 4; Time allotted: N.A. Description: Word Health Assembly document (WHA59.2) Abstract: WHO, travel and trade, collaboration as well as specific diseases under the IHR (2005). |
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 | Date of last change: 09 March 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 97; Time allotted: 80 min Description: Pre-investigaiton and Response Planning; Conducting the investigation and creating a report |
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 | Date of last change: 09 March 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 100; Time allotted: 75 min Description: Epidemiology and clinical features of human infection with influenza A (H5N1) virus; clinical assessment, epidemiologic assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of suspected influenza A (H5N1) patients |
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 | Date of last change: 09 March 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 60; Time allotted: 100 min Description: This case study addressed responding to an influenza outbreak in an international setting. |
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 | Date of last change: 09 January 2009 Type of document: Training Guide; Pages: 10; Time allotted: 2 hours Description: Case study to prepare for A(H5N1) outbreak Abstract: At the end of this module, the participants should be able to: 1) List strategic actions for preparedness and response to animal influenza; 2) Outline national and sub-national coordination of preparedness and response to HPAI; 3) Plan for testing of national multisectoral preparedness and response plans; and 4) Monitor and evaluate implementation of national preparedness and response plans. |
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 | Date of last change: 06 January 2007 Type of document: Case Study; Pages: 12; Time allotted: 2 hours Description: Case study to identify the different viewpoints of different stakeholders. Uses the Johari window technique to map the issues in terms of open, hidden, blind and unknown and to map out solutions. Abstract: The “Johari windows” exercise can help various groups increase their first window and be more open about problems. This translates into more trust and better collaboration if a plan of action is put in place after the exercise. In addition, and beyond the mere issue of effectiveness, certain attitudes of mutual respect and understanding will always gain from efforts so that the collaboration can become a more pleasant experience. |
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 | Date of last change: 28 February 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 4; Time allotted: 10 min Description: Very short lecture on do's and don'ts of media communication Abstract: Crisis communicaton is a dialogue, thus listening to the public is important to better address their concerns. |
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 | Date of last change: 09 March 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 52; Time allotted: 30 min Description: Risk communication principles for speaking to the public during an outbreak of animal/pandemic influenza |
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 | Date of last change: 19 May 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 23; Time allotted: 45 min Description: Lecture discussing communications for pandemic influenza response Abstract: The learning objectives are to: 1) identify the core elements needed in communication planning for pandemic influenza response; 2) interpret the role and importance of communications during pandemic influenza response operations; and 3) acquire skills in developing and applying appropriate communication strategies/ develop and apply appropriate communication strategies. |
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 | 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. |
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 | 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. |
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 | Date of last change: 06 January 2006 Type of document: Guideline; Pages: 127; Time allotted: N.A. Description: Guide on effective media communication during a public health emergency Abstract: The handbook describes a seven-step process to help public health officials and others to communicate effectively through the media during emergencies. The process is based upon the belief that it is better to take action to positively guide events and situations before they occur than to respond after they develop. By implementing such an approach, public health organizations and officials will be in a much stronger position to guide media coverage and ensure that their messages become highly visible and clearly heard. |
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 | Date of last change: 6 August 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 10; Time allotted: 20 minutes Description: The presentation provides an overview of the current situation (6 august 2009), describes the epidemiology and characteristics of the pandemic H1N1 2009 and the surveillance recommendations. |
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 | Date of last change: 18 May 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 21; Time allotted: 35 min Description: Ethical considerations in public health; balancing individual liberty with community interests and allocation of scarce resources during a pandemic |
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 | Date of last change: 01 April 2008 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 21; Time allotted: 45 min Description: Lecture to discuss the ethical aspects to consider in rapid containment operations Abstract: The learning objectives are to: 1) describe the major ethical issues that must be considered in an RC operation; 2) discuss ethical considerations in rapid containment strategies; and 3) develop ways to address the major ethical issues during an RC operation. |
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 | Date of last change: 09 March 2009 Type of document: Training Guide; Pages: 38; Time allotted: 60 min Description: This case study addressed how to enchance surveillance, and building pandemic early warning systems. |
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 | Type of document: Training Guide; Pages: 29; Time allotted: 60 min Description: Facilitator's guide Abstract: Outbreak |
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 | Date of last change: 09 March 2009 Type of document: Training Guide; Pages: 21; Time allotted: 60 min Description: Facilitator's guide |
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 | Date of last change: April 2009 Type of document: Guideline; Pages: 35; Time allotted: N.A. Description: Successful containment or control of pandemic influenza will rely on early recognition of sustained human-to-human transmission which requires a system for outbreak detection, rapid data collection, analysis, assessment and timely reporting. Early detection of the start of a pandemic is crucial to rapidly implement measures to stop the pandemic at its source and to prevent millions of deaths, social disruption and economic loss. As part of national pandemic preparedness planning each country should prepare for enhanced surveillance to (i) detect the emergence of the new disease, (ii) characterize the disease (epidemiology, clinical manifestations, severity) and (iii) monitor its evolution. |
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 | Date of last change: 09 March 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 58; Time allotted: 80 min Description: Infection Control and Personal Protective Equipment |
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 | Date of last change: 20 March 2008 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 44; Time allotted: 60 min Description: Presentation on infection control measures to prevent transmission within health care settings Abstract: The learning objectives are to 1) describe basic infection-control principles; and 2) discuss core infection-control measures in health-care settings. |
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 | Date of last change: 01 June 2007 Type of document: Guideline; Pages: 93; Time allotted: N.A. Description: New interim guidelines for infection control in health care settings for epidemic and pandemic-prone respiratory diseases Abstract: The document provides infection control guidance to help prevent the transmission of acute infectious respiratory diseases during health care, with emphasis on acute respiratory diseases that may constitute a public health emergency of international concern. The document describes infection control recommendations, the principles of environmental ventilation for airborne infections, the main components of HCF preparedness plans to prevent and control ARD outbreaks, as well as background information for the recommendations. |
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 | Date of last change: 09 March 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 74; Time allotted: 60 min Description: Sentinel surveillance for seasonal influenza and other respiratory diseases, building early warning systems for novel and pandemic respiratory viruses |
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 | Date of last change: 09 March 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 55; Time allotted: 45 min Description: Seasonal and pandemic influenza vaccines; covers development and production, safety and effectiveness |
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 | Date of last change: 18 May 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 26; Time allotted: 30 min Description: Lecture on IHR and how Rapid Containment is linked to the regulations Abstract: The learning objectives are to: 1) explain the application of the IHR decision instrument; 2) interpret the application of the criteria for decision-making in verification and notification of public health events under the IHR 2005; 3) decide when to communicate information of an event to WHO by using the IHR decision instrument; and 4) identify what measures of IHR apply to rapid containment and how to implement them. |
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 | Date of last change: 4 May 2009 Type of document: Meeting Report; Pages: 4; Time allotted: N.A. Description: This joint teleconference discussion focused on human–animal interface aspects of the virus and the event. |
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 | Date of last change: 09 March 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 64; Time allotted: 60 min Description: Laboratory diagnostic tests for influenza and laboratory safety; specimen collection, storage, transport, laboratory data |
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 | Date of last change: 06 January 2007 Type of document: Training Guide; Pages: 11; Time allotted: 2 hours (6 parts of 15-20 min) Description: Facilitator guide for the case study on laboratory diagnosis. Contains six parts that can also be used separately. Sample taking, labelling and packaging as well as which test to use and how to interpret test results. Abstract: The case study will take the participants through 7 scenarios related to laboratory diagnosis of avian influenza. They will allow for practicing specimen collection methods and include discussion questions. |
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 | Date of last change: 06 January 2007 Type of document: Case Study; Pages: 10; Time allotted: 2 hours (6 parts of 15-20 min) Description: Case study on laboratory diagnosis. Contains six parts that can also be used separately. Sample taking, labelling and packaging as well as which test to use and how to interpret test results Abstract: The case study will take the participants through 7 scenarios related to laboratory diagnosis of avian influenza. They will allow for practicing specimen collection methods and include discussion questions. |
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 | Date of last change: 09 March 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 32; Time allotted: 30 min Description: Covers nonpharmaceutical interventions such isolation, quarantine and travel restrictions; CDC and WHO recommendations |
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 | Date of last change: 28 February 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 20; Time allotted: 30 min Description: Lecture on outbreak communications Abstract: Outbreaks are unique public health events. Trust needs to be built with the public. The first announcement is the most critical of all outbreak communication messages. Important elements are transparency, dialogue with the public, planning, and message making. |
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 | Date of last change: 23 September 2004 Type of document: Guideline; Pages: 70; Time allotted: N.A. Description: Best practices for communicating with the public during an outbreak Abstract: The report describes in the first part the special case of outbreaks and the many difficult challenges they present for communicators. It also summarizes presentations during the consultation that looked at recent outbreaks in terms of what they have to say about effective communication and the consequences of certain errors. The second part translates these experiences into best practices for communication during an outbreak. Contents are organized around five essential practices for effective outbreak communication identified during the consultation: build trust, announce early, be transparent, respect public concerns, and plan in advance. |
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 | Date of last change: 08 January 2006 Type of document: Guideline; Pages: 5; Time allotted: N.A. Description: Sample strategy, structure and operational plan Abstract: The document provides a guidance on how to move from strategy to goal by identifying areas which may have been overlooked or where relationships between functions are not clear. |
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 | Date of last change: 05 March 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 20; Time allotted: 30 min Description: Lecture on Pandemic Preparedness based on the 2009 WHO guidance document Abstract: The learning objectives are to: 1) Describe the WHO pandemic preparedness guidance; 2) Discuss the WHO phases, their goals and main actions; and 3) Discuss the WHO recommendations regarding key components of a pandemic preparedness plan. |
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 | 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. |
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 | Date of last change: June 2007 Type of document: Guideline; Pages: 111; Time allotted: N.A. Description: New interim guidelines for infection control in health care settings for epidemic and pandemic-prone respiratory diseases Abstract: The document provides infection control guidance to help prevent the transmission of acute infectious respiratory diseases during health care, with emphasis on acute respiratory diseases that may constitute a public health emergency of international concern. The document describes infection control recommendations, the principles of environmental ventilation for airborne infections, the main components of HCF preparedness plans to prevent and control ARD outbreaks, as well as background information for the recommendations. |
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 | Date of last change: 01 April 2008 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 23; Time allotted: 45 min Description: Lecture to discuss the different measures to reduce influenza transmission Abstract: The learning objectives are to: 1) describe and discuss the use of various measures to reduce influenza transmission; 2) interpret the rationale, concepts and objectives of these measures; 3) formulate considerations for decision-making regarding when to use which measure; and 4) discuss the challenges of implementing these measures. |
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 | 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. |
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 | 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 |
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 | 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. |
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 | Date of last change: 01 August 2007 Type of document: Guideline; Pages: 28; Time allotted: N.A. Description: Recommendations and laboratory procedures for detection of avian influenza Abstract: The document provides guidance on specimen collecting and handling, laboratory requirements, confirmation of results, available laboratory techniques for detection of influenza A viruses in humans, and serological identification of antibodies against avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses. |
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 | Date of last change: 23 May 2005 Type of document: World Health Assembly; Pages: 60; Time allotted: N.A. Description: World Health Assembly document (WHA58.3) Abstract: The World Health Assembly accepted the revised IHR. |
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 | 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. |
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 | Date of last change: 28 February 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 16; Time allotted: 30 min Description: Lecture on the organizational structure for media communication during an outbreak Abstract: The presentation discusses the strategy, operational guide and training materials for outbreak communication, the organization and functions of the Emergency Communication Coordination Committee. |
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 | Date of last change: 06 April 2006 Type of document: Questionnaire; Pages: 4; Time allotted: N.A. Description: Example of a survey for media communication during an outbreak of avian flu (Egypt) Abstract: The survey is designed to quantify awareness of avian influenza's threat to human health in the general population and in subgroups of influentials. It is also designed to identify rumours about the disease which may be circulating. |
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 | Date of last change: 03 March 2008 Type of document: Case Study; Pages: 1; Time allotted: 3 hours total Description: Agenda of table top exercise (TTX) Abstract: This document describes the agenda for the three hour TTX. |
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 | Date of last change: 2005 Type of document: Information Leaflet; Pages: 2; Time allotted: N.A. Description: Document describing the changes in the revised IHR (2005) Abstract: The key changes include the establishment of a real time event management system, the development of the core surveillance and response capacities, the expansion to include notification of all public health emergencies of international concern, the support for States Parties, the designation of IHR focal points, as well as the benefits to Member States. |
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 | Date of last change: 2004 Type of document: Guideline; Pages: 25; Time allotted: N.A. Description: Recommendations for monitoring spread of influenza Abstract: The WHO recommends enhanced surveillance for influenza A/H5 to ensure close global monitoring of the situation and coordination of the global response. As the epidemiological situation evolves, WHO will review these guidelines. |
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 | Date of last change: 2007 Type of document: Guideline; Pages: 18; Time allotted: N.A. Description: Framework and approach for planning and conducting investigations of human cases of A(H5/N1) Abstract: The document reflects and incorporates the practical field experience gained by investigators working at international, national and sub-national levels during investigations of A(H5/N1). These guidelines provide essential information on how to conduct an investigation of human cases. They can assist in developing operational plans and procedures. |
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 | Date of last change: 09 March 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 49; Time allotted: 45 min Description: Zoonotic influenza and highly pathogenic influenza in poultry; prevention and control of avian influenza |
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