Title: Contributing to One World, One Health

Pages: 68; 

Description: The report is a consultation between United Nations and other partners to develop a strategic framework for reducing risks of infectious diseases at the animal–human–ecosystems interface.

Abstract: The overall objective of the Strategic Framework represents an international public good. Its achievement will involve the strengthening of existing animal and public health surveillance, response, prevention and preparedness systems at the country, regional and international levels.

Subjects: Animal-human interface

Title: How to organize and run learning workshops

Description: The document is providing guidance, tips and checklists to help on organizing and running workshops. It is covering logistic as well as training methods aspects.

Subjects: Trainer's corner

Title: Pandemic Readiness for Critical Services

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.

Subjects: Public health measures and pandemic preparedness

Title: Participatory Action Research for the Development of a National Avian Influenza Communication Strategy: a Field Guide

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

Title: Social Mobilization and Behavior Change Communication for Pandemic Influenza Response: Planning Guidance

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

Title: UNICEF Indonesia: Avian Influenza in Bali

Pages: 1; 

Description: The video describes the first human case of avian influenza A/H5N1 in Bali Province in Indonesia.

Abstract: The video is intended to outline the steps associated with containing avian influenza A/H5N1 at the source. Community education and focal culling are presented as two mechanisms to prevent further human infection in endemic areas.

Subjects: Animal-human interface; Communications; Surveillance and investigation