Title: WHO Guidelines for Investigation of Human Cases of Avian Influenza A(H5N1)

Description: Framework and approach for planning and conducting investigations of human cases of A(H5/N1)

Abstract: The document reflects and incorporates the practical field experience gained by investigators working at international, national and sub-national levels during investigations of A(H5/N1). These guidelines provide essential information on how to conduct an investigation of human cases. They can assist in developing operational plans and procedures.

Subjects: Surveillance and investigation

Title: WHO Outbreak Communication - WHO Handbook for Journalists: Influenza Pandemic

Description: Outbreak communication handbook for journalists

Abstract: The handbook provides information on reporting on the pandemic, the basics of influenza, the great unknowns (why there are no certain answers), the questions that can be answered, the different public health tools available, the WHO pandemic phases, pandemic preparedness, as well as the role of science journalists.

Subjects: Communications

Title: WHO Outbreak Communication Planning Guide

Description: Recommendations to build public communication capacity

Abstract: The guidance is to help national authorities apply the WHO outbreak communication principles to their outbreak plannning and preparation activities including: ensuring at-risk populations have the information they need to make well-informed decisions; supporting coordination and the efficient use of communication resources; providing relevant public health information to inform implicated non-health sectors; minimize social and economic disruption; and to maintain and build public trust in public health authorities.

Subjects: Communications

Title: Whole of Society Pandemic Readiness: WHO Guidelines for Pandemic Preparedness and Response in the Non-health Sector

Pages: 18; 

Description: The primary aim of this document is to support pandemic planning across all sectors of society, including public and private sector organizations and essential services.

Abstract: These guidelines address the need to prepare the whole of society, beyond the health care sector, for pandemic influenza. The primary aim of this document is to support integrated planning and preparations for pandemic influenza across all sectors of society, including public and private sector organizations and essential services.

Subjects: Public health measures and pandemic preparedness

Title: Zoonotic Influenza & Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Poultry

Description: Zoonotic influenza and highly pathogenic influenza in poultry; prevention and control of avian influenza

Abstract: The learning objectives are 1) describe inter-species transmission of avian influenza virus; 2) describe characteristics of highly pathogenic vs. low pathogenic influenza viruses; 3) list avian influenza control measures in poultry populations; 4) describe measures to mitigate risk for poultry and outbreak response workers.

Subjects: Animal-human interface

Training package: Rapid Response Training for Avian Influenza