   | 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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 | Description: Document provides guidance on developing a publicly-discussed ethical framework to maintain public trust, promote compliance, and minimize social disruption and economic loss during the pandemic alert period and the pandemic period. Abstract: The document focusses on priority setting and equitable access to resources, restriction of individual's movements as a result of non-pharmaceutical interventions, the respective obligations of health care workers and their employers and governments, and the obligations of countries vis-à-vis each other. The document also addresses the need for transparent and timely sharing of information to improve evidence-based policy design and facilitate public engagement in the decision-making process. Related documents:
Addressing Ethical Issues in Pandemic Influenza Planning - Discussion Papers |
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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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 | Description: Lecture to discuss the ethical aspects to consider in rapid containment operations Abstract: The learning objectives are to: 1) describe the major ethical issues that must be considered in an RC operation; 2) discuss ethical considerations in rapid containment strategies; and 3) develop ways to address the major ethical issues during an RC operation. |
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 | Description: Covers nonpharmaceutical interventions such isolation, quarantine and travel restrictions; CDC and WHO recommendations Abstract: The learning objectives are 1) list the three goals of implementing NPIs to mitigate the effects of pandemic influenza; 2) name and describe four community-based NPIs; 3) identify the roles and responsibilities of the WHO and national authorities related to NPIs and rapid containment of pandemic influenza. |
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 | Description: Lecture on team composition Abstract: The learning objectives are to 1) identify the team members; 2) define the roles and responsibilities of each team member; 3) know how to enhance coordination and communication among team membes; and 4) recognize the standards of ethical conduct for case investigations. |
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 | Description: Example of a survey for media communication during an outbreak of avian flu (Egypt) Abstract: The survey is designed to quantify awareness of avian influenza's threat to human health in the general population and in subgroups of influentials. It is also designed to identify rumours about the disease which may be circulating. |
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