Title: Addressing Ethical Issues in Pandemic Influenza Planning - Discussion Papers

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.

Subjects: Patient care and safety; Public health measures and pandemic preparedness

Title: Community Case Management During Influenza Outbreak: Flip Book

Pages: 40; 

Description: The flip book contains images of the ten key messages to share with the community related to influenza.

Abstract: This flip book is designed to be used by community health workers (CHW) as they are conducting health education sessions within their communities. CHWs will become familiar with this flip book and its contents, and have the opportunity to practise using it during their training.

Subjects: Communications; General; Patient care and safety; Public health measures and pandemic preparedness; Surveillance and investigation

Training package: Community Case Management During Influenza Outbreak

Title: Community Case Management During Influenza Outbreak: Participant’s Handout

Pages: 37; 

Description: The document contains the following: Introduction; Influenza outbreaks and impact on communities; Key interventions and messages for the prevention and control of an influenza outbreak in the community and the home; Assessment and treatment of diseases in the community and the home; Community health education and social mobilization; Protection of the community health worker; A framework for monitoring and reporting of influenza outbreak preparedness and response activities.

Abstract: The community is often the first responder in emergencies, including those caused by disease outbreaks. Community health workers (CHWs) can be the front-line health workers during an outbreak of communicable disease or other emergencies, alleviating the strain and demand on health-care workers in hospitals, clinics and other institutions when the health system is overwhelmed or disrupted. CHWs can also improve access to prevention and treatment of epidemic diseases and other common illnesses, and have close links to the community for implementing public health programmes and ensuring community participation. These training materials have been developed specifically for CHWs to ensure that they are ready to provide health services to communities in conjunction with home-based and other levels of care.

Subjects: Communications; General; Patient care and safety; Public health measures and pandemic preparedness; Surveillance and investigation

Training package: Community Case Management During Influenza Outbreak

Title: Ethical Considerations in Developing a Public Health Response to Pandemic Influenza

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.

Subjects: Patient care and safety; Public health measures and pandemic preparedness

Title: Prioritization of Health Services During a Severe Influenza Pandemic

Pages: 2; 

Description: This guideline provides a brief summary of key health services to maintain during a pandemic.

Abstract: The guideline addresses prevention programs; treatment for acute communicable diseases, including pneumonia, diarrhea, fever and malaria; and priority outpatient programs addressing acute malnutrition, TB, HIV/AIDS, and reproductive health.

Subjects: Public health measures and pandemic preparedness