Guidance and Policy

The pandemic influenza preparedness and response follows set guidelines established by the World Health Organization. This section represents a cross-section of literature and white papers developed by an assortment of authors including the H2P Initiative and global authorities on pandemic preparedness and response.

The following are key global guidance documents that have helped the H2P Planning process:

Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response: WHO Guidance Document (April 2009)

Reducing Excess Mortality from Common Illnesses during an Influenza Pandemic - 2008 (WHO)

Prioritization of Health Services during a Severe Influenza Pandemic - June 2009 (Based on WHO Reducing Excess Mortality document)

Pandemic influenza prevention and mitigation in low resource communities - 2008 (WHO)

Communication Guidance for H1N1 (WHO/UNICEF)

Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions for Use During a Human Influenza Pandemic - Dec 2007 (CDC and USAID)

What Can We Learn from Previous Pandemics?

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What Interventions Are Available?

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IFRC Best Defence Campaign Guidelines

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IFRC Ready-To-Use Pack

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Social Mobilization and BCC for Pandemic Influenza Response: Planning Guidance

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WHO/IFRC/OCHA/UNICEF Call to Action - Aug 2009

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WHO/UNICEF Communication Guidance for H1N1

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Prioritization of Health Services during a Severe Influenza Pandemic

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WHO Reducing Excess Mortality from Common Illnesses during an Influenza Pandemic - 2008

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CDC Community Mitigation - February 2007

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WHO Pandemic Influenza Prevention and Mitigation - May 2009

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AED Final Report: Assessment of Preparedness to Pandemic Influenza in Ethiopia - June 2008

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CDC and USAID Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions - May 2009

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Cover Letter for Declaration on Humanitarian Cooperation in Pandemic Preparedness and Response

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Declaration on Humanitarian Cooperation in Pandemic Preparedness and Response - January 2009

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Declaration on Humanitarian Cooperation in Pandemic Preparedness and Response - October 2007

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Food, Nutrition and Livelihood Preparedness for a Pandemic Influenza Disaster - June 2008

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H2P Initiative Overview and Outline Project Description - June 2008

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H2P Origins of 1918 Pandemic

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Pandemic Food Security and Livelihoods Module

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Pandemic Food Security and Livelihoods Overview

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Pandemic Food Security and Livelihoods Resource List

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Pandemic Indicators: Characteristics of Pandemic-Resistant Communities

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Pandemic Influenza Advocacy Kit - November 2008

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Preparing for Which Pandemic? - May 2009

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USAID ’s Avian Influenza Global Technical Partners for Pandemic Preparedness and Response

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USAID Humanitarian Initiative to Prepare for a Pandemic Influenza Emergency (HIPPIE) - January 2008

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WHO Reducing Excess Mortality from WHO Common Illnesses During a Severe Influenza Pandemic

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WHO Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response

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