02/21/2019 12:00 AM EST
Source: World Health Organization (WHO). Published: 2/21/2019. This 10-page document summarizes the genetic and antigenic characteristics of recent zoonotic influenza viruses and related viruses circulating in animals that are relevant to influenza candidate vaccine virus updates. Zoonotic influenza viruses continue to be identified and evolve both genetically and antigenically, leading to the need for additional candidate vaccine viruses for pandemic preparedness purposes. (PDF)
02/01/2019 12:00 AM EST
Source: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response [U.S. Department of Health and Human Services] (HHS ASPR). Published: 2/2019. The second edition of this series was written to provide authoritative, evidence-based guidance on mass patient disrobe and decontamination during a chemical incident. The Primary Response Incident Scene Management (PRISM) documentation comprises three volumes: Strategic, Tactical, and Operational Guidance. The underpinning basis of the PRISM guidance documentation is scientific evidence accrued from a six-year program of research sponsored by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA). (PDF)
02/01/2019 12:00 AM EST
Source: European Union, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Published: 2/2019. This thee-page report on cases of Rift Valley fever is based on data for 2017 retrieved from The European Surveillance System (TESSy) on December 10, 2018. European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) countries did not report any cases of Rift Valley fever; in 2016, the countries had reported three cases of Rift Valley fever. (PDF)
01/01/2019 12:00 AM EST
Source: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Published: 2019. In 2019, more than 2.6 million people in Haiti will need assistance, including 1.3 million people targeted by the Humanitarian Response Plan. This 16-page document summarizes the successive shocks that have affected the country, including natural disasters, epidemics, and population displacements. It provides a multi-year strategic framework to address the vital needs of vulnerable people affected by a crisis, strengthen disaster preparedness, contribute to the elimination of diseases with epidemic potential, and promote the protection of fundamental human rights of the most vulnerable. (PDF)
11/01/2018 12:00 AM EDT
Source: World Health Organization (WHO). Published: 11/2018. This five-page document provides answers to 13 questions about the compassionate use of the Ebola vaccine in the outbreak in the North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including why the vaccine is not given to everyone in the Ebola outbreak area. It also provides a page of sources for additional information. (PDF)
10/30/2018 12:00 AM EDT
Source: United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction Secretariat (UNISDR). Published: 10/30/2018. This 111-page document seeks to establish among all stakeholders a common understanding of capacity development within the disaster risk reduction (DRR) context. It provides general advice on the capacity development roles and responsibilities of various DRR stakeholders, and high-level guidance in six critical areas of need. It also identifies high-value anchors that key decision-makers and capacity development champions at all levels may pursue at the community, country, regional, and global levels to improve the coordination and quality of capacity development efforts. (PDF)
07/08/2018 12:00 AM EDT
Source: World Health Organization, Regional Office for Africa. Published: 7/8/2018. This two-page alert provides information about cholera and its impact in Africa, the role of the Epidemic and Pandemic Alert and Response (EPR) Programme, challenges of the disease, and what the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa is doing to combat cholera. The document also provides a list of additional resources and Websites. (PDF)
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