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Guidelines and Best Practices

Title International Health Regulations
Author World Health Organization
Description A link to the WHO's International Health Regulations Web page. This site contains links to download the document as well as other information such as FAQ sheets about the IHR.
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Title Outbreak Communication Guidelines
Author World Health Organization
Description Presents a short list of outbreak communication best practices.
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Title Best Practices for Communicating with the Public during an Outbreak
Author World Health Organization
Description Report of the WHO Expert Consultation on Outbreak Communications held in Singapore, 21–23 September 2004
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Title Effective Media Communication during Public Health Emergencies
Author World Health Organization
Description The handbook describes a seven-step process to assist officials and others to communicate effectively through the media during emergencies.
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Title Handbook for Journalists: Influenza Pandemic
Author World Health Organization
Description The handbook for journalists is an introduction to everything you need to know about influenza, including avian influenza and the potential for a pandemic.
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Title WHO Interim Protocol: Rapid operations to contain the initial emergence of pandemic influenza
Author World Health Organization
Description Outlines a strategic approach to contain the initial appearance of pandemic influenza.
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Title Resource Webpage from the US Government
Author US Government / PandemicFlu.gov
Description Lists resource links from the US Government and other international organizations.
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Title Strategic Risk Communication
Author Public Health Agency of Canada
Description A framework for strategic risk communications within the context of Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada’s integrated risk management.
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Title Communication Resources for Avian Influenza Preparedness and Response
Author USAID / Medialinks
Description List of resources for health sector communicators in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Title Inter-agency Resource Center and Materials
Author UNICEF
Description An online resource center containing Avian and Pandemic influenza communication resources by UNICEF/WHO/FAO/UNDP/WFP.
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