   | Pages: 18; Description: The training module provides facilitator notes for training on lab kits, use of rapid detection tests, and packaging/shipping and handling of samples. Abstract: The objectives of the training module are: 1) understand why it is important to collect and submit samples for testing; 2) list all of the items in the laboratory kit; 3) correctly perform a rapid diagnostic test for avian influenza on birds; 4) understand how to package and prepare samples for transport to an in-country laboratory; 5) understand proper disposal techniques. Participant handouts for this course can be found in http://avianflu.aed.org/training.htm. |
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 | Pages: 96; Description: Each summary contains the following: responsible institution; focal person; overall goals of the training; target audience and competencies; main topics included; format; language; length of training; certification if provided; evaluation modalities, countries where implemented, summary of evaluation results and successes and challenges. Abstract: This compendium aims to provide a wide ranging inventory of material, tools and trainings developed by Influenza Training Network partners to, among others, raise awareness on pandemic influenza preparedness measures, community case management, infection prevention and control, laboratory, risk communication, surveillance and outbreak investigation. |
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 | Pages: 50; Description: This report outlines activities that can be undertaken to anticipate and address the possible impact of climate change on communicable diseases. Abstract: This handbook is intended to be a resource to encourage planning activities that anticipate and address the possible impact of climate change on communicable disease spread. Informed by current climate change science, particularly as it relates to communicable disease spread, this handbook suggests various processes and important points for consideration when conducting vulnerability assessments and developing adaptation strategies for climate change. |
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 | Description: Lecture about the collaboration with the animal section Abstract: The learning objectives are to 1) discuss the relevant animal organizations; 2) describe the difference in roles and responsibilities of the animal health sector vs. the human health sector; 3) list the data required for notification; and 4) describe the information flow of disease occurrence. |
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 | Pages: 68; Description: The report is a consultation between United Nations and other partners to develop a strategic framework for reducing risks of infectious diseases at the animal–human–ecosystems interface. Abstract: The overall objective of the Strategic Framework represents an international public good. Its achievement will involve the strengthening of existing animal and public health surveillance, response, prevention and preparedness systems at the country, regional and international levels. |
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 | Pages: 45; Description: The primary objective of the study was to examine advantages and disadvantages of different coordination arrangements, and to establish a series of principles that if adopted would lead to better synergy and more effective implementation of assistance. Abstract: The study conclusions reinforce best practice on coordination that has been promulgated by Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development, UNDG, and similar bodies. They also conclude that sustained attention is needed to ensure that best practice is pursued, and they have proposed that nine principles, which reflect this best practice, be put into practice at country level. |
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 | Pages: 47; Description: This report assesses mechanisms to quantify costs and benefits of control or risk mitigation measures associated with animal disease control of A/(H5N1). Abstract: This report assesses the various ways that have been used to quantify costs and benefits of different control and prevention measures associated with diseases with the aim of identifying an appropriate methodology for analyzing the mitigations measures used to control/prevent A/(H5N1) in the study countries. |
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 | Pages: 91; Description: The report seeks to provide guidelines on good practice for payment of compensation as part of HPAI stamping-out strategies. Abstract: An effective and efficient compensation scheme will compensate appropriate beneficiaries for appropriate losses at an appropriate level, with only a short interval between culling and payment of the compensation. This will only be possible if a number of elements are already in place before an outbreak. This guideline provides mechanisms to strengthen a compensation system. |
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 | Pages: 31; Abstract: The document describes highlights in the evolution of pandemic A(H1N1) 2009 from April 2009 to March 2010. |
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 | Pages: 27; Description: This guideline describes the strategies and methods for influenza surveillance in swine populations in light of the 2009 A/(H1N1) pandemic. Abstract: This guideline describes the strategies and methods for influenza surveillance in swine populations in light of the 2009 A/(H1N1) pandemic. The adaptation of disease surveillance schemes to different pig production systems, especially disease surveillance targeting backyard or small pig producers, in particular in developing countries, is encouraged. Surveillance at this level should include the active participation of local communities and farmers to actively report respiratory cases in pigs. |
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 | Pages: 44; Description: This report describes the regional strategy for avian influenza and other emerging infectious diseases of animals for the Asia and Pacific regions. The Strategy provides a vision for a common approach to address the ongoing problem of HPAI and EIDs, and serves to harmonize activities of various partners and donor agencies within the region. Abstract: This strategy is a revision of the Strategic Framework for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Prevention and Control in Southeast Asia developed in May 2006. The Strategy has been revised in recognition of the changing situation of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the region and advances in knowledge about approaches to its control. It also reflects the international recognition of the regular emergence of new infectious diseases that threaten food security, food safety and human health and the need for interventions that address surveillance and preparedness capabilities for emerging infectious diseases in a broader context. |
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 | Pages: 41; Description: This report presents and discusses the potential pathways of highly pathogenic avian influenza A/(H5N1) transmission from poultry to humans. Abstract: The purpose of this report is to critically review published, grey literature, and accessible primary reports on HPAI, specifically focusing on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) subtype H5N1 (HPAI/H5N1) in humans. The epidemiology of influenza A/(H5N1) in poultry and humans is reviewed, and an evaluation of what is known about influenza A/(H5N1) transmission patterns from poultry-to-humans is undertaken. Although this report focuses on A/(H5N1), studies which have evaluated poultry-to-human transmission for other HPAI strains (e.g., H7 outbreaks in the Netherlands, Italy and British Columbia) are included. |
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 | Pages: 18; Description: This paper reviews the (predominantly grey) literature on impacts of highly pathogenic avian influenza strain H5N1 and control responses on the livestock sector and associated industries in developing countries. Abstract: This review considers how the impacts propagate up- and downstream through related supply and distribution networks, how short-term reactions are followed by longer-term adjustments, how impacts include direct cost elements and foregone income, and why losses to the poultry sector will, at least to some extent, be ‘passed on’ on the one hand, for example through compensation, and, on the other hand, be compensated for by gains in other livestock subsectors. |
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 | Pages: 32; Description: The aim of this report is to provide a methodological framework that will enable the collection and analysis of primary data to measure the impacts of highly pathogenic avian influenza on assets, livelihood strategies and the various indicators of rural livelihoods. Abstract: This report provides frameworks for research on the impacts of the highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks and threats on rural livelihoods, specifically to measure the rural households’ vulnerability to this livestock disease and its associated repercussions (e.g., food and nutrition insecurity and deepened gender inequality). |
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 | Pages: 56; Description: This report describes biosecurity for backyard holdings of poultry to reduce risk of disease transmission and economic losses. Abstract: The objective of this literature review is to describe biosecurity and to cover options of improving biosecurity in sectors 3 and 4 while considering the possibilities of restructuring keeping in mind the special conditions of small poultry productions. Furthermore, the feasibility and cost of implementation and the potential impact on future contribution of small poultry production to food security is discussed. The target group is decision makers, professional poultry personnel and scientists. |
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 | Description: This joint teleconference discussion focused on human–animal interface aspects of the virus and the event. |
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 | Description: Lecture about how to control animals, food safety Abstract: The learning objectives are to 1) understand the challenges of th animal-human interface; 2) describe the transmission mode between animals and humans; and 3) describe different ways to reduce the transmission. |
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 | Pages: 18; Description: This report details the methodologies to be used to assess the nutritional impacts of highly pathogenic avian influenza. Abstract: While issues related to food safety and avian influenza have been addressed in some industrialized countries, little has been done to understand how the epidemic together with the government and general population responses has affected the nutrition of those living in developing countries. The methodologies outlined in this report are proposed for investigating nutritional impact of an avian influenza. |
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 | Pages: 72; Description: The purpose of this guideline is to teach the user how to design and implement rapid participatory action research – lasting about one month at the onset of a disease outbreak or other event for which a rapid response is required. Abstract: The purpose of participatory action research is to ensure that communication strategies encourage people to change their behavior in a way that is consistent with their culture, livelihood strategies, gender division of labor, etc. both to respect their human rights and to ensure that change actually happens. This is presented in this guideline using the example of avian influenza A/H5N1, however, the principles apply to many diseases. |
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 | 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. |
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  | Pages: 1; Description: The video describes the first human case of avian influenza A/H5N1 in Bali Province in Indonesia. Abstract: The video is intended to outline the steps associated with containing avian influenza A/H5N1 at the source. Community education and focal culling are presented as two mechanisms to prevent further human infection in endemic areas. |
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 | Pages: 20; Description: This guideline assists countries in achieving sustainable and functional collaboration between animal and human health sectors, which is crucial to addressing the challenges posed by endemic, emerging and re-emerging zoonoses. Abstract: This guideline assists countries in achieving sustainable and functional collaboration between animal and human health sectors, which is crucial to addressing the challenges posed by endemic, emerging and re-emerging zoonoses. It outlines step-by-step actions to develop appropriate collaborations in the four key areas identified in the Asia Pacific Strategy for Emerging Diseases (APSED) zoonoses work plan. These are surveillance and information sharing, coordinated response, risk reduction and collaborative research. |
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 | Description: Zoonotic influenza and highly pathogenic influenza in poultry; prevention and control of avian influenza Abstract: The learning objectives are 1) describe inter-species transmission of avian influenza virus; 2) describe characteristics of highly pathogenic vs. low pathogenic influenza viruses; 3) list avian influenza control measures in poultry populations; 4) describe measures to mitigate risk for poultry and outbreak response workers. |
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