   | Pages: 11; Description: This checklist provides guidance on the preparations needed to cope with increased laboratory activity during an influenza pandemic. Abstract: To help plan for the surge in demand for diagnostics during an influenza pandemic, National Influenza Centres and other influenza laboratories need to have contingency plans ready. This checklist provides guidance on the preparations needed to cope with increased laboratory activity. |
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 | Description: A substantial number of deaths have occurred in patients with chronic respiratory conditions, raising concern about the possible impact of influenza on patients with active tuberculosis. This note is intended to sensitize tuberculosis programme managers to possible challenges and synergies in the efforts to control the two conditions. |
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 | 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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 | 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 The document should be used as a guide to inform and harmonize national and international preparedness and response before, during and after an influenza pandemic. Countries should develop or update national influenza preparedness and response plans that address the recommendations in this Guidance. This document is not intended to replace national plans which should be developed by each country. |
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 | Description: This summary guidance is derived from the WHO document Pandemic influenza preparedness and mitigation in refugee and displaced populations: WHO guidelines for humanitarian agencies, Second edition, 2008 |
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 | Pages: 10; Description: This guideline suggests a framework for readiness and actions that could be taken by authorities responsible for essential infrastructure services. Abstract: The ‘framework for readiness’ is an approach by which countries can improve their preparedness for influenza pandemic. It emphasizes the interdependence of all sectors of society at all levels. The framework suggests 5 key principles: (1) a whole-of-society approach, (2) preparedness at all levels, (3) attention to critical interdependencies, (4) a scenario-based response, and (5) respect for ethical norms. |
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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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 | Pages: 1; Description: The checklist provides a logical and pictorial reminder of infection control and patient management requirements for influenza. Abstract: The checklist is divided into a number of sections that remind health care workers about procedures upon patient arrival into the facility, initial assessment of patient needs, initial and ongoing therapeutic management, procedures for entering and exiting isolation rooms, and procedures for patient discharge. |
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 | Description: This checklist is intended for use by hospital staff treating anyone with a medically suspected or confirmed case of new influenza A (H1N1) per local definition. The checklist highlights areas of care critical for the management of new influenza A (H1N1) |
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 | 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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 | Pages: 398; Description: The guidelines contains the following topics: Triage and emergency conditions; Diagnostic approach to the sick child; Problems of the neonate and young infants; Cough or difficulty breathing; Diarrhoea; Fever; Severe malnutrition; Children with HIV/AIDS; Common surgical problems; Supportive care; Monitoring the child's progress; and, counselling and discharge from hospital. Abstract: This pocket book is for use by doctors, senior nurses and other senior health workers who are responsible for the care of young children at the first referral level in developing countries. It presents up-to-date clinical guidelines which are based on a review of the available published evidence by subject experts, for both inpatient and outpatient care in small hospitals where basic laboratory facilities and essential drugs and inexpensive medicines are available. In some settings, these guidelines can be used in the larger health centres where a small number of sick children can be admitted for inpatient care. |
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 | Pages: 52; Description: The guideline describes the steps to directly and indirectly measure
influenza disease burden. Abstract: The guideline provides information on how to conduct epidemiological studies
on influenza disease burden and to evaluate the clinical and economic burden of
disease in countries where there is little recognition of influenza and no
control policies are in place. |
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 | Pages: 40; Description: The guideline describes the steps needed to maximize the information for
action arising from virological and epidemiological influenza surveillance. Abstract: Improvements in national surveillance systems that facilitate the collection
and analysis of both virological and epidemiological data are essential, in
order to provide a more complete understanding of the burden of influenza. Such
improvements also have the added benefit of increasing pandemic preparedness.
This guideline is designed to assist the Ministry of Health staff responsible
for establishing, operating and improving national influenza surveillance
systems. |
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 | Description: This training package has 2 portions. The first part is for hospital-based surveillance of signal events and the second part refers to the response of healthcare facilities once such an event is detected. We are not exactly sure where in your current categories would be the best place to locate it, especially since there is no surveillance section. Since it refers to health facilities preparation, maybe it could be included under pandemic preparedness? |
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  | Pages: 17; Description: A DVD featuring an interactive multimedia application provides practical information on the threat of infectious respiratory diseases and how to reduce their spread in the event of an influenza pandemic. Abstract: A DVD featuring an interactive multimedia application provides practical information on the threat of infectious respiratory diseases and how to reduce their spread in the event of an influenza pandemic. This DVD can be used as a training tool for staff and includes instructional footage, interactive testing modules and resource documents. It is intended for all staff in the broader tourism industry, but particularly for people working in areas of the accommodation sector that are likely to come into contact with infected people during a pandemic. This includes front-of-house, restaurant and housekeeping staff. |
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 | Description: The document is providing guidance and tips on effective presentations with or without PowerPoint presentation. |
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 | 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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 | Pages: 2; Description: This guideline provides a brief summary of key health services to maintain during a pandemic. Abstract: The guideline addresses prevention programs; treatment for acute communicable diseases, including pneumonia, diarrhea, fever and malaria; and priority outpatient programs addressing acute malnutrition, TB, HIV/AIDS, and reproductive health. |
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 | Pages: 1; Description: These videos provide mechanisms for limiting spread of disease during an influenza pandemic. Abstract: These videos can be used by personnel of international organizations and others for disseminating messages about disease prevention. |
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 | Pages: 33; Description: This guideline provides a protocol for measuring pandemic influenza vaccine effectiveness in the target groups including in those 65 years old and above. Abstract: The protocol is designed for countries in the European Union and for those in the European Economic Area, where there are two protocols for case control studies to assess vaccine effectiveness. The protocol may be a model for other countries considering undertaking vaccine effectiveness assessments. |
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