| Date of last change: 1 May 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 29; Time allotted: 30 minutes Description: Presentation describing the WHO Pandemic Preparedness Guidance document Abstract: Influenza pandemics are unpredictable but recurring events that can have severe consequences on human health and economic well being worldwide. Advance planning and preparedness are critical to help mitigate the impact of a global pandemic. This presentation discusses the most important aspects from the WHO Pandemic Preparedness Guidance document that serves as a guide to inform and harmonize national and international preparedness and response before, during and after an influenza pandemic. |