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close this section of the libraryAirport and crew staff
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Pages: 39; 
Description: This checklist enables assessment of ports and airports that could be designated for routine prevention and control measures and response to events that may constitute public health emergencies of international concern.
Abstract: This document is intended to serve as a tool to be used to support States Parties in determining existing capacities and capacity needs at points of entry when deciding which airports, ports and ground crossing should be designated as ports and airports, in relation to routine prevention and control measures and response to events that may constitute a public health emergency of international concern.
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Excel Spreadsheet File Model
Instructions on How to Use the Spreadsheet
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Pages: 44; 
Description: The discussions during the workshop centred on certain core themes such as: a) compensation for income losses; b) penalties and incentives for fast and sincere reporting; c) cooperation between the tourism sector and other public/private entities; d) communications.
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Second International Avian and Human Influenza Simulation Exercise (2007)
Travel and Tourism Under Pandemic Conditions (2009)
Third International Avian and Human Influenza Simulation Exercise (2008)
First International Avian and Human Influenza Simulation Exercise (2007)
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Pages: 65; 
Description: This checklist enables assessment of ports and airports that could be designated for routine prevention and control measures and response to events that may constitute public health emergencies of international concern.
Abstract: This document is intended to serve as a tool to be used to support States Parties in determining existing capacities and capacity needs at points of entry when deciding which airports, ports and ground crossing should be designated as ports and airports, in relation to routine prevention and control measures and response to events that may constitute a public health emergency of international concern.
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Assessment Tool for Core Capacity Requirements at Designated Airports, Ports and Ground Crossings
Instructions on How to Use the Spreadsheet
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Pages: 70; 
Abstract: The aim of this exercise is to: a) explore the special relations a pandemic has when it comes to travellers and tourists in an international environment (foreign territory, crossing borders etc.); increase awareness and to identify weaknesses of national contingency plans; b) facilitate intensive surveillance to reduce surprises; c) encourage fast and sincere reporting, allowing a rapid detection and implementation of control measures to interrupt transmission successfully; d) train international interactions and evacuations as contingency planning and evacuation exercises are predominantly national business and usually not internationally coordinated.
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Second International Avian and Human Influenza Simulation Exercise (2007)
Travel and Tourism Under Pandemic Conditions (2009)
Third International Avian and Human Influenza Simulation Exercise (2008)
Communications and Incentives: The Importance of Fast and Sincere Reporting
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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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Description: This checklist enables assessment of ports and airports that could be designated for routine prevention and control measures and response to events that may constitute public health emergencies of international concern.
Abstract: This document is intended to serve as a tool to be used to support States Parties in determining existing capacities and capacity needs at points of entry when deciding which airports, ports and ground crossing should be designated as ports and airports, in relation to routine prevention and control measures and response to events that may constitute a public health emergency of international concern.
Related documents:
Assessment Tool for Core Capacity Requirements at Designated Airports, Ports and Ground Crossings
Excel Spreadsheet File Model
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Description: The guidance outlines influenza control measures at points of entry, disease surveillance for returnees and other public health considerations such as hotlines.
Abstract: Hajj is a unique annual mass gathering where more than two million Muslims congregate in Mekka and Madina in Saudi Arabia from more than 150 countries around the world. The continuing spread of pandemic influenza A(H1N1) 2009 virus may potentially pose a risk to the countries from their returnee Hajj pilgrims owing to the special religious rituals that the Hajjees go through in very crowded conditions during the pilgrimage. This guidance outlines the measures to reduce the risk of disease spread once pilgrims return home.
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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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Description: This guideline describes the safe transport of pandemic influenza A (H1N1) 2009 virus cultures, isolates and patient specimens as Biological Substance, Category B.
Abstract: This guideline describes the safe transport of pandemic influenza A (H1N1) 2009 virus cultures, isolates and patient specimens as Biological Substance, Category B.
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Pages: 75; 
Abstract: The aims of the exercise are to a) explore the special relations a pandemic has when it comes to travellers and tourists in an international environment (foreign territory, crossing borders, etc.). b) increase awareness and to identify weaknesses of national contingency plans. c) facilitate intensive surveillance to reduce surprises. d) encourage fast and sincere reporting, allowing a rapid detection and implementation of control measures to interrupt transmission successfully. e) Train international interactions and evacuations as contingency planning and evacuation exercises are predominantly national business and usually not internationally coordinated.
Related documents:
Travel and Tourism Under Pandemic Conditions (2009)
Third International Avian and Human Influenza Simulation Exercise (2008)
First International Avian and Human Influenza Simulation Exercise (2007)
Communications and Incentives: The Importance of Fast and Sincere Reporting
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Pages: 86; 
Abstract: The aims of the exercise are a) Explore the specific implications a pandemic has related to travellers and tourism in an international environment (foreign territory, crossing borders, etc.); b) Increase awareness of and to identify weaknesses in national contingency plans, especially as they relate to the integration of tourism issues; c) Promote intensive surveillance to reduce surprises; d) Encourage fast and sincere reporting by government bodies responsible for early warning especially from the health but also tourism sectors, allowing a rapid detection and implementation of control measures to interrupt successfully the transmission of the virus; e) Provide training on the international dimension of coordination of contingency planning and response efforts (evacuations, social distancing, etc.) including the Concept of Operations for the UN System in an Influenza Pandemic.
Related documents:
Second International Avian and Human Influenza Simulation Exercise (2007)
Travel and Tourism Under Pandemic Conditions (2009)
First International Avian and Human Influenza Simulation Exercise (2007)
Communications and Incentives: The Importance of Fast and Sincere Reporting
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Abstract: The exercise was designed to identify and address the following: a) rapidly changing situation of the pandemic H1N1 (2009) virus; b) key challenges for the travel and tourism sector in response to the pandemic; c) repercussion of the pandemic on the travel and tourism sector; d) strategies to help limit the negative impacts on the travel and tourism sector.
Related documents:
Second International Avian and Human Influenza Simulation Exercise (2007)
Third International Avian and Human Influenza Simulation Exercise (2008)
First International Avian and Human Influenza Simulation Exercise (2007)
Communications and Incentives: The Importance of Fast and Sincere Reporting
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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.