   | 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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 | Description: A tool to assist countries assessing their Pandemic Preparedness plan Abstract: The capacity of countries for influenza pandemic planning varies, and they may be at different stages of the planning process. The aim of the pandemic preparedness checklist is primarily to provide an outline of the essential minimum elements of preparedness, as well as elements of preparedness that are considered desirable. It is recommended that responsible authorities or institutes in countries that are in the process of planning should consider the specific aspects of the checklist for which they are responsible. Countries that already have a national pandemic preparedness plan in place may use the checklist to evaluate the completeness of the current plan. |
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 | Description: The toolkit gives practical ways to communicate the organization's information, positions and role in advocating for health development. Abstract: The toolkit includes an overview of WHO's role in advocacy, the ways in which WHO communicates with stakeholders, practical tips for working with journalists, the do's and don'ts of print, radio, and television interviews, and a primer on crisis communications. |
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 | Pages: 45; Abstract: The influenza pandemic of 2009 highlighted many areas of influenza surveillance that require strengthening, one of the most important being standardized data collection and reporting systems. To this end, WHO organized a global consultation to review influenza surveillance standards and the current data-sharing and reporting tools, with the goal of preparing a manual of global standards and improving the reporting tools. This report summarizes the discussions and recommendations of that consultation with regard to the influenza surveillance manual and the tools for global surveillance. |
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 | 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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 | 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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 | Description: This document provides information on the diagnostics available as of the above date for the human influenza A (H1N1) A/California/4/2009‐like viruses. Further diagnostic information will be updated when available. This is an update to the document published on WHO’s website on 18 August 2009. |
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 | Description: The document contains recommendations to competent authorities at point of entry in relation to case management of pandemic H1N1 2009 in ships. |
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 | Description: Outbreak communication handbook for journalists Abstract: The handbook provides information on reporting on the pandemic, the basics of influenza, the great unknowns (why there are no certain answers), the questions that can be answered, the different public health tools available, the WHO pandemic phases, pandemic preparedness, as well as the role of science journalists. Related documents:
WHO Outbreak Communication Planning Guide |
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 | Description: Recommendations to build public communication capacity Abstract: The guidance is to help national authorities apply the WHO outbreak communication principles to their outbreak plannning and preparation activities including: ensuring at-risk populations have the information they need to make well-informed decisions; supporting coordination and the efficient use of communication resources; providing relevant public health information to inform implicated non-health sectors; minimize social and economic disruption; and to maintain and build public trust in public health authorities. Related documents:
WHO Outbreak Communication - WHO Handbook for Journalists: Influenza Pandemic |
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 | Pages: 1; Description: This guideline describes pandemic phases in a tabular format. Abstract: The pandemic phases are described and the main actions are explained. Actions relate to planning and coordination, situation monitoring and assessment, communications, reducing the spread of the disease and continuity of health care provision. |
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 | 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. |
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 | Pages: 144; Description: The documents contains the following: Introduction and scope of guidance; Case definitions; Selection and location of sentinel sites; Selection of sentinel SARI and ILI/ARI cases for respiratory specimen collection; Epidemiologic data collection; Data analysis and reports; Laboratory specimen processing; Roles and responsibilities in sentinel surveillance; Monitoring, review and evaluation of the surveillance system, annexes and references. Abstract: The surveillance system components described in this guidance are intended to provide a platform for the heath care service‐based sentinel surveillance of primary care/outpatient and hospitalized disease caused by influenza and possibly other respiratory pathogens. Case definitions of influenza‐like illness (ILI) and acute respiratory infection (ARI) are suggested for the surveillance of primary care/outpatient illness related to influenza and other respiratory pathogens. A case definition for severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) is provided as a standard to enumerate influenza infections leading
to hospitalization. This guidance is supported by examples of good practice, which are included throughout the document. |
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 | Description: This document compiles recommendations from existing guidelines for air travel and health as well as specific WHO guidelines related to influenza A(H1N1), where applicable for air transport, and outlines some measures to be taken by aircraft operators, airport operators airport personnel, crew members and national authorities. The guidance in this document should be adapted to the local situation, the national and international regulations, and guidelines provided in national pandemic preparedness plans. Mainly it addresses aspects in relation to first aid in flight and at airports, and it supports contingency planning to control public health risk and avoid unnecessary interference with international traffic and trade. It is not intended to address all public health issues and related rules and regulations that may arise in relation to aircraft or airport operations. |
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 | Pages: 18; Description: The primary aim of this document is to support pandemic planning across all sectors of society, including public and private sector organizations and essential services. Abstract: These guidelines address the need to prepare the whole of society, beyond the health care sector, for pandemic influenza. The primary aim of this document is to support integrated planning and preparations for pandemic influenza across all sectors of society, including public and private sector organizations and essential services. |
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