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close this section of the libraryAcademy for Educational Development (AED)
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Title: Avian Influenza Commodities Training Guide: Module 3 - Sampling, Rapid Testing and Packaging Translate this documentRecommend this page : WHO Global Influenza Programme on Facebook
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.
Subjects: Animal-human interface; Laboratory
Training package: Avian Influenza Commodities Training Guide
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Title: Participatory Action Research for the Development of a National Avian Influenza Communication Strategy: a Field Guide Translate this documentRecommend this page : WHO Global Influenza Programme on Facebook
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.
Subjects: Animal-human interface; Communications
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Title: Social Mobilization and Behavior Change Communication for Pandemic Influenza Response: Planning Guidance Translate this documentRecommend this page : WHO Global Influenza Programme on Facebook
Pages: 24; 
Description: This guideline provides an overview of strategic communication as it applies to pandemic influenza in low and middle income countries.
Abstract: The guideline provides a framework for planners to develop country-specific social mobilization and behavior change communication strategies for pandemic influenza. These strategies incorporate communication objectives, participant groups, desired behaviors, types of messages, selection of channels, and approaches to communication planning and implementation in support of country-level efforts for pandemic influenza response.
Subjects: Public health measures and pandemic preparedness