   | Description: Introduction to influenza: covers basics of virology, seasonal, avian and pandemic influenza Abstract: The learning objectives are 1) describe the characteristics of influenza infection in humans; 2) understand different types of influenza viruses and how they can infect humans and animals; 3) describe the ways that influenza viruses can change or mutate. |
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 | 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. Related documents:
Ethical Considerations in Developing a Public Health Response to Pandemic Influenza |
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 | Pages: 46; Description: This report outlines methods for assessing gender and sex-related factors in the spread and occurrence of infectious disease outbreaks. Abstract: This paper presents a gender perspective on outbreaks of epidemic-prone infectious diseases. It discusses evidence of differences in the infectious disease process between males and females, and aims to show how, by taking such differences between men and women into account, it is possible to improve the understanding of the epidemiology and the clinical course and outcome of diseases, aid in their detection and treatment, and increase public participation in and the effectiveness of prevention and control activities. |
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 | Description: This document provides interim guidance on the use of masks in communities that have reported community-level outbreaks caused by the new Influenza A(H1N1) virus. It will be revised as more data become available. |
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 | Description: Tool to assist in deciding if a public health event needs to be notified Abstract: Decision instrument for the assessment and notification of events that may constitute a public health emergency of international concern. |
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 | Description: Word Health Assembly document (WHA59.2) Abstract: WHO, travel and trade, collaboration as well as specific diseases under the IHR (2005). |
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 | Description: Pre-investigaiton and response planning; conducting the investigation and creating a report Abstract: The learning objectives are 1) describe when and how to prepare for the investigation of suspected human H5N1 cases; 2) illuminate the objectives of outbreak investigation of suspected, probable, or confirmed H5N1 cases; 3) outline the mechanics of an outbreak investigation of suspected, probable, or confirmed H5N1 cases; 4) describe how to analyze and communicate findings from case investigations. |
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 | Pages: 60; Description: Presentation: this case study provides a step-by-step understanding of how to investigate outbreaks of H5N1 in humans in an international setting. Abstract: The learning objectives are 1) describe key outbreak management issues that need to be addressed; 2) list appropriate practices and procedures related to investigation of H5N1 in humans; 3) identify critical coordination priorities and communication processes. |
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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: Communication strategies serve as an integral component of national pandemic influenza plans, enabling ideas to be turned into actions. Given the potential impact of pandemic influenza, detailed plans on what to communicate, how to do it, to whom and by who must be planned and repeatedly revised-for all pandemic phases and for all audiences.
The following is a guide and some considerations for creating a communication strategy and a preparedness check off list. Each section focuses on a target audience and will require an action plan detailing how each activity will be carried out. The plan also should include the goals, methods, participants and costs for each activity. Subsequent annexes serve as examples and provide additional information on such topics as key messages, ways of dealing with the media, and basic aspects of risk communication. |
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 | Pages: 44; Description: This workbook contains resources for advanced reading of participants to complement the 35-hour face to face session. Abstract: The content of the workbook equates to a minimum of six hours learning activity per module. The workbook consists of referenced materials, podcasts, web-links and related activities and questions. The references and other materials contained in this pre-programme workbook have not been systematically reviewed. They have been included to support the course content and primarily use WHO, and ECDC sources for reference. The workbook has been developed to ensure that all participants, whether undertaking individual modules or the complete programme, arrive fully prepared to participate and share their expertise, experience and practice for the benefit of the whole group. |
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 | Description: Guide on effective media communication during a public health emergency Abstract: The handbook describes a seven-step process to help public health officials and others to communicate effectively through the media during emergencies. The process is based upon the belief that it is better to take action to positively guide events and situations before they occur than to respond after they develop. By implementing such an approach, public health organizations and officials will be in a much stronger position to guide media coverage and ensure that their messages become highly visible and clearly heard. |
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 | Pages: 415; Description: This course is designed to provide the fundamentals of exercise design and to teach the design and conduct of an exercise. Abstract: This course is designed to provide the fundamentals of exercise design and to teach the design and conduct of an exercise. It addresses: 1) the value of conducting exercises; 2) the components of a comprehensive exercise programme; 3) the exercise development process. |
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 | Description: Ethical considerations in public health; balancing individual liberty with community interests and allocation of scarce resources during a pandemic Abstract: The learning objectives are 1) describe the major ethical issues that must be considered when responding to pandemic influenza 2) discuss ethical considerations in pandemic influenza response strategies; 3) develop ways to address the major ethical issues during pandemic influenza response. |
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 | Pages: 38; Description: Facilitator's guide: this case study provides a step-by-step understanding of how to investigate outbreaks of H5N1 in humans in an international setting. Abstract: The learning objectives are 1) describe key outbreak management issues that need to be addressed; 2) list appropriate practices and procedures related to investigation of H5N1 in humans; 3) identify critical coordination priorities and communication processes. |
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 | Pages: 29; Description: Facilitator's guide: this case study provides a step-by-step understanding of how to investigate outbreaks of H5N1 in humans in an international setting. Abstract: The learning objectives are 1) describe key outbreak management issues that need to be addressed; 2) list appropriate practices and procedures related to investigation of H5N1 in humans; 3) identify critical coordination priorities and communication processes. |
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 | Pages: 1; Description: The flowchart aids in the decision making process for school closure during pandemic influenza outbreaks. Abstract: The flowchart provides different thresholds for action depending on the type of school: conventional school, special school and nurseries. |
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  | Pages: 49; Description: This guidance focuses on social issues and reactions to a pandemic that could cripple economies, interrupt harvest, processing, transport, sales and distribution of basic food supplies. Abstract: This guidance focuses on social issues and reactions to a pandemic that could cripple economies, interrupt harvest, processing, transport, sales and distribution of basic food supplies. These could increase rates of malnutrition and, for those already malnourished, increase rates of mortality. This document is organized to provide guidance for community leaders in particular, as well as national leaders, with a final technical section that provides analysis for how local efforts can be supported by regional and international cooperation. |
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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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