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)
