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Title: Addressing Ethical Issues in Pandemic Influenza Planning - Discussion Papers Translate this document
Published by: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date of last change: 2008
Type of document: Guideline;  Pages: 113;  Time allotted: N.A.
Description: Background papers discussing key ethical issues for pandemic preparedness and response
Abstract: In March 2006, the World Health Organization (WHO) convened four working groups to review the literature and develop preliminary conclusions on key ethical issues in pandemic preparedness and response. This volume includes the background papers prepared by these working groups and include: 1) Equitable access to therapeutic and prophylactic measures; 2) Isolation, quarantine, border control, and social distancing; 3) Role and obligations of health-care workers during an influenza pandemic; and 4) Pandemic influenza planning and response – transnational issues for governments.
Subjects: Ethics
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Title: Public Health Implications of Animal Influenza Surveillance in Animals View section as a PowerPoint presentation Translate this document
Published by: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date of last change: 26 February 2009
Type of document: Presentation;  Pages: 21;  Time allotted: 30 min
Description: Lecture about surveillance in animals
Abstract: The learning objectives are to 1) describe the goals of surveillance; 2) describe the different elements and standards of national animal surveillance systems; and 3) discuss the different populations (both animal and human) targeted.
Subjects: Animal Issues
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Title: Public Health Measures to Reduce Influenza Transmission 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: 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.
Subjects: Public Health Measures
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Title: The Role of National Influenza Centres (NICs) During Interpandemic, Pandemic Alert and Pandemic Periods Interim Document, May 2007 Translate this document
Published by: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date of last change: 01 May 2007
Type of document: Guideline;  Pages: 13;  Time allotted: N.A.
Description: Description of role of National Influenza Centres during Interpandemic, Pandemic Alert and Pandemic Periods
Abstract: The document provides guidance to national authorities on how to properly integrate the key component of laboratory-related activities into the national influenza pandemic preparedness plan and other national plans, and define the role of NICs and the recommended actions they should take during the different periods of influenza pandemic preparedness.
Subjects: Laboratory Issues
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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