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About Pandemic Preparedness

   
 
Avian Influenza and the Pandemic Threat - Frequently Asked Questions
Avian Influenza and the Pandemic Threat - Frequently Asked Questions
   
Highlights: New to the world of Avian Influenza and Pandemic Preparedness?  This document provides an excellent introduction to the fundamentals of the fight against bird flu and the efforts to get ready for the next pandemic.
   
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UN System Response to the Pandemic Threat

   
 
UN Influenza Portal
UN Influenza Portal
   
Highlights: The UN Influenza Portal brings news and information about Avian Influenza and the Pandemic threat from across the UN system into one place.  It is maintained by the Office of the UN System Coordinator for Avian and Human Influenza (UNSIC).
   
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Author:
UN System Influenza Coordination (UNSIC)
 
 
 
Secretary-General's Letter on Pandemic Preparedness
Secretary-General's Letter on Pandemic Preparedness
 
   
Highlights:
In March 2006, the Secretary-General announced the appointment of Dr. David Nabarro as UN System Influenza Coordinator (UNSIC) and issued a request to all UN duty stations to complete their contingency plans for a possible influenza pandemic, with a focus on the following areas:
    1. Staff Health and Safety
    2. Operational Continuity of Essential Programmes
    3. Support to National Preparedness and Response
   
Date:
March 2006
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Consolidated Action Plan for Contributions of the UN System and Partners
Consolidated Action Plan for Contributions of the UN System and Partners
   
Highlights:
The Consolidated Action Plan for Contributions of the UN System and Partners (UNCAPAHI) sets out the UN’s 7 strategic objectives in its concerted efforts to address the impacts of Avian Influenza and the threat of a worldwide human influenza pandemic:
    1. Animal Health and Biosecurity
    2. Sustaining Livelihoods
    3. Human Health
    4. Coordination of National, Regional and International Stakeholders
    5. Communication: Public Information and Supporting Behaviour Change
    6. Continuity under Pandemic Conditions
    7. Humanitarian Common Services Support
   
Date:
September 2007
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697 KB
 
 
 
UN System CONOPS
UN System CONOPS
   
Highlights:
The UN System Concept of Operations (CONOPS) defines the ways in which all elements of the UN System should collaborate with each other in addressing the major challenges that are likely to be posed during different phases of a severe influenza pandemic.  The CONOPS serves as an overarching framework into which the pandemic preparedness plans of different UN agencies, country teams and missions are expected to fit, and outlines response and reporting structures during a pandemic.
   
Date:
September 2008
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