WHO Director-General's remarks at the Emergency Meeting of the United Nations Security Council – 10 November 2023
Leading Laboratories through Emergencies
ECDC and WHO launch new surveillance tool for respiratory viruses to improve early detection
Top donor Germany signs major contribution to WHO for health emergencies; signs host agreement for WHO pandemic hub
Measles and rubella vaccine arrives in Kyrgyzstan to help stop measles outbreak
Suspected triple outbreak of typhoid fever, shigellosis and cholera – Congo
Polio outbreak in Ukraine closed – a success story for public health despite extreme challenges of war
UNHCR, WHO warn of deteriorating health conditions as 1,200 children die of suspected measles, malnutrition in Sudan
Global Research and Innovations Forum: Building the world's resilience against future outbreaks and pandemics
Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship for Health Departments | Antibiotic Use | CDC
ECDC publishes epidemiological update on increased COVID-19 transmission, SARS-CoV-2 variants, and public health considerations for autumn 2023
Multi-country outbreak of cholera, External situation report #6 - 6 September 2023
Ending the COVID-19 emergency and transitioning from emergency phase to longer-term disease management: guidance on calibrating the response, 4 September 2023
Catch-up immunization and multiple injections in the middle of an outbreak situation
Bringing hope to communities: WHO installs new module clinic for primary health care in Kharkiv region
Africa CDC Strategic Plan 2023 – 2027 – Africa CDC
Know What to do During a Natural Disaster | PSAs for Disasters | CDC
Prepare for a Tsunami | PSAs for Disasters | CDC
Clean Up Safely After a Natural Disaster | PSAs for Disasters | CDC
African vaccine manufacturing capacity – Africa CDC
Public health and emergency workforce roadmap steering committee endorses tools, commits to action in Rome - ISS
Welcoming a new era for respiratory pathogen pandemic preparedness in the Western Balkans and the Republic of Moldova
London at risk of measles outbreaks with modelling estimating tens of thousands of cases
Diagnostics laboratory emergency use listing
Donors making a difference: building stronger health systems
Public health and emergency workforce roadmap
Zika virus disease
Air pollution: The invisible health threat
Leadership in Emergencies learning journey completed by new AFRO cohort
Strengthening rehabilitation in health emergency preparedness, readiness, response and resilience: policy brief
One year of health emergency support in Ukraine: WHO Ukraine launches its annual report
Situation report: Greater Horn of Africa food insecurity and health - grade 3 emergency: 1 February — 31 March 2023
Learning and sharing: Nepal's study visit to Indonesia for disaster preparedness and public health emergencies
WHO EPI-WIN webinar: Getting PRET for the next pandemic: national and regional experiences
Meeting report: Antimicrobial stewardship summit for selected Member States in the WHO African region
CDC's Building Resilience Against Climate Effects (BRACE) Framework | CDC
Plan, prepare, act: Government of Canada launches first National Adaptation Strategy - Canada.ca
WHO's response to health emergencies: annual report 2022
Characteristics of Medical Evacuation by Train in Ukraine, 2022
Water, sanitation and hygiene
New WHO AI tool invites people to counter online promotion of unhealthy products
WHO Partners Forum highlights importance of sustainable funding for tackling emergencies, climate change and better health for all
Pan-Canadian Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance - Canada.ca
Global research agenda for antimicrobial resistance in human health
Dr Vanessa Kerry appointed as WHO Director-General Special Envoy for Climate Change and Health
Early success in health system recovery in Ukraine, new WHO report highlights
Contingency Fund for Emergencies: 2022 annual report: enabling quick action
Monthly operational update on health emergencies - May 2023
WHO steps up its humanitarian response in southern Ukraine following the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam
Simulation Exercises and emergency preparedness: An interview with Dr Muhammed Al Azebi
Monthly operational update on health emergencies - April 2023
Regional Strategic Roadmap for Health Security and Health System Resilience for Emergencies 2023 2027
Strengthening infectious disease control in Ukraine
Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience
Strengthening Cholera Response Efforts in Malawi | CDC
Pandemic Preparedness, Alert, and Response | June 12-14, 2023
WHO's response to the Ukraine crisis: annual report, 2022
Navigating Infodemics and Building Trust during Public Health Emergencies: A Workshop
WHO Ukraine crisis response: January 2023 bulletin
Risk Ranking and Prioritization of Epidemic-Prone Diseases – Africa CDC
Guiding principles for pathogen genome data sharing and lessons learned during public health emergencies
Cholera
Statement of the thirty-fourth Polio IHR Emergency Committee
Webinar – Launch of the new publication "National Stockpiles for Radiological and Nuclear Emergencies: Policy Advice"
Outbreak and Crisis Response Appeal 2023
Call for Expression of Interest: Scoping review of Science and Knowledge Translation in health emergency policy-making
WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the second and final Principals' Meeting of the Joint Action Group to review the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world's transport workers and the global supply chain (JAG-TSC) – 24 January 2023
Cholera Outbreaks: Emergency Preparedness and Response
With CDC Support, Uganda Improves Emergency Medical Services During COVID-19 Pandemic | CDC
Simulation exercises
WHO trains thousands of health care workers in mass casualty and trauma care amid the war
HIV prevention, diagnosis and care for Ukrainian refugees in Poland
Sharing International Health Regulations information
Conducting International Health Regulations simulation exercises
Mpox Strategic Preparedness, Readiness, and Response Plan: Global Monitoring and Evaluation Framework
Bridging the gap between ethics and decision-making in pandemics: report of the WHO Pandemic Ethics and Policy Summit, 6 December 2021
ECDC expert consultation on the implementation and evaluation of non-pharmaceutical interventions
Building prevention and control capacities in Chile and Guatemala
Strengthening national legislation around the International Health Regulations (IHR)
Ukraine endorses roadmap on mental health during the war
WHO member states agree to draft international pandemic accord
The European Union and WHO further enhance their partnership for stronger pandemic preparedness and response
Despite continued impact of COVID-19, malaria cases and deaths remained stable in 2021
WHO trains hundreds of health-care workers to reduce number of health-care associated infections in Ukraine
Preparedness and Messaging for Hurricanes, Flooding, and Similar Disasters (Second Edition) | CDC
Haiti: Hospitals face critical oxygen shortages and warn of lack of fluids to treat cholera
Increase of reported diphtheria cases among migrants in Europe due to Corynebacterium diphtheriae, 2022
Africa CDC convenes public health officials and experts to prepare the continent to respond to future outbreaks – Africa CDC
WHO Global and Regional technical meeting on addressing NCDs in emergencies
Diphtheria treatment and vaccination simple text guide
World Health Organization WHO emergency preparedness mandate
WHO, WIPO, WTO to hold technical symposium on response, preparedness to future pandemics
Third meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) for a WHO instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response
Chemical and Biological Deliberate Events
CBDE: Preparedness for Public Health Professionals
WHO supports Ukrainian health-care system as winter approaches
WHO EPI-WIN webinar: Emerging biological threats: what are they and why are they a risk
Statement – Winter in Ukraine: people's health cannot be held hostage
WHO R&D Blueprint for Epidemics
WHO to identify pathogens that could cause future outbreaks and pandemics
WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the COVID-19 and other diseases media briefing – 16 November 2022
We should be proud of our pandemic response in the Pacific – let's build upon it to save lives now and in future
WHO releases first data on global vaccine market since COVID-19
CPR Strategy | CDC
Extended call for experts: Technical Advisory Group on Risk Communication and Community Engagement in the WHO European Region
Emerging Fairer & Stronger from COVID-19: Health System Imperatives - National Academy of Medicine
CBDE: Preparedness for Health First Responders
World Polio Day in Ukraine: focus on urgent need to vaccinate against polio to prevent further spread
IANPHI and WHO Partner to Strengthen Public Health Functions and Health Emergency Preparedness | IANPHI
Strategic & Technical Advisory Group on Infectious Hazards with Pandemic and Epidemic Potential (STAG-IH)
Action plan: National workforce capacity to implement the essential public health functions including a focus on emergency preparedness and response
WHO Director-General's speech on Ports to Arms Approach to Access: Supercharging ACT-A for Future Pandemics, World Health Summit - 16 October 2022
Communique of the high-level emergency ministerial meeting on cross border collaboration for preparedness and response to Ebola virus disease – Africa CDC
WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the Member State Information Session on COVID-19 and other issues – 13 October 2022
WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the 13th meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee on COVID-19 pandemic – 13 October 2022
Marshall Islands partners with WHO to increase resilience to climate change and pandemics
WHO Faith Network Webinar - The Importance of Language: Faith partner resources for health emergencies
Donors making a difference in Pakistan's flood crisis
WHO Director-General's opening remarks at high-level emergency ministerial meeting on cross-border collaboration for preparedness and response to ebola virus disease - 12 October 2022
Exploring the Role of Health Professional Students and Trainees as Members of the Health Workforce During Crises: Proceedings of a Workshop |The National Academies Press
Episode #81 - Public Health Emergency of International Concern
Pakistan: UN renews appeal to avert public health disaster in wake of climate induced floods | The BMJ
WHO Emergency Appeal: Health Crisis in Flood-Affected Pakistan
Delivering quality health services to refugees and migrants from Ukraine
European Region-wide case studies show how communicating risks and engaging communities are key to saving lives in health emergencies
Artificial Intelligence Tools and Open Data Practices for EPA Chemical Hazard Assessments: Proceedings of a Workshop - in Brief | Artificial Intelligence Tools and Open Data Practices for EPA Chemical Hazard Assessments: Proceedings of a Workshopâ€"in Brief |The National Academies Press
ASPHER - ASPHER Programme for Public Health Competencies
Evolving Crisis Standards of Care and Ongoing Lessons from COVID-19: Proceedings of a Workshop Series |The National Academies Press
Developing and implementing a national genomic surveillance strategy – Türkiye's experience
COVID-19 Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan 2022: Global Monitoring and Evaluation Framework
War in Ukraine: situation report from WHO Ukraine country office: Issue No. 25, 28 September 2022
WHO's response to COVID-19 - 2022 Mid-Year Report
Statement: The European Region is in a "permacrisis" that stretches well beyond the pandemic, climate change and war
Household Preparedness Fall 2021 | Health Studies | Disaster Epidemiology & Response
The EU experience in the first phase of COVID-19: implications for measuring preparedness
Guidance for General Population Disaster Shelters During the COVID-19 Pandemic | CDC
Maintaining a safe and adequate blood supply and collecting convalescent plasma in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
Pandemic influenza risk management: a WHO guide to inform and harmonize national and international pandemic preparedness and response
Call To Action: Africa's New Public Health – Africa CDC
Triangulation in Environmental Epidemiology for EPA Human Health Assessments: Proceedings of a Workshop |The National Academies Press
Business Disaster Support | The Pacific Community
Appendix C - Incident Command System Incident Action Plan | A Pandemic Playbook for Transportation Agencies |The National Academies Press
Opening Remarks by Dr. Stuart Minchin, Director-General of the Pacific Community at the Inaugural Pacific Disaster Risk Reduction Ministers Meeting | The Pacific Community
Call for Expression of Interest: Rapid (Scoping) Review of Trust in Science in Public Health Emergencies
Forum on Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Disasters and Emergencies: 2020 Annual Report |The National Academies Press
Call for Expression of Interest: Science Translation manual for public health emergencies: Section for media/communication professionals
Improving risk communication in public health crises: Interview with Dr Savoia, speaker at ECDC's risk communication workshop
Six emergency management courses recognized for high-quality learning
New fund for pandemic prevention, preparedness and response formally established
WHO South-East Asia Region roadmap to strengthen emergency preparedness and response
War in Ukraine: situation report from WHO Ukraine country office. Issue No.22, 7 September 2022
Imagining the future of pandemics and epidemics: a 2022 perspective
WHO delivers ambulances to Ukraine amid ongoing attacks against health care
Support Program to combat current and Future Public Health Threats (Labour Management Procedures Report) – Africa CDC
War in Ukraine: situation report from WHO Ukraine country office. Issue No.21, 31 August 2022
Statement: Control, elimination, eradication: three actions we need to take on three different public health emergencies in the European Region in the coming months
Situation Report: Greater Horn of Africa Drought and Food Insecurity — 28 August 2022
Long-term qualitative scenarios and considerations of their implications for preparedness and response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the EU/EEA
Parliamentarians: Resilient health systems and preparedness for future emergencies critical to health security in Asia and the Pacific
Building Trust in Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response (PHEPR) Science: Proceedings of a Workshop - in Brief | Building Trust in Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response (PHEPR) Science: Proceedings of a Workshop–in Brief |The National Academies Press
War in Ukraine: situation report from WHO Ukraine country office. Issue No.20, 24 August 2022
After six months of war, Ukraine's life-saving health system prepares for a challenging winter ahead
Division of Laboratory Sciences | CDC
Strengthening Medical Oxygen Ecosystem Through Lessons Learnt During COVID-19 Pandemic
US CDC announces major changes after criticism of its responses to covid-19 and monkeypox | The BMJ
War in Ukraine: situation report from WHO Ukraine country office. Issue No.19, 17 August 2022
EUR/RC71/BG/11 Results of the Member States' web-based consultation on the draft progress report on implementation of the Action Plan to improve public health preparedness and response in the WHO European Region 2018–2023
Emergency in Ukraine: external situation report #19, published 11 August 2022: reporting period: 28 July–10 August 2022
War in Ukraine: situation report from WHO Ukraine country office. Issue No.18, 10 August 2022
Child Health in Complex Emergencies |The National Academies Press
Disaster and climate related data for the Pacific now more accessible through a new web-based platform | The Pacific Community
War in Ukraine: situation report from WHO Ukraine country office: Issue No. 17, 3 August 2022
WHO launches appeal to respond to urgent health needs in the greater Horn of Africa
References | Toward a Post-Pandemic World: Lessons from COVID-19 for Now and the Future: Proceedings of a Workshop |The National Academies Press
WHO's Response to the Ukraine Crisis
Staying safe in the heat: health advice for times of extreme temperature and wildfires
Syndromic surveillance summary: 28 July 2022 week 29 - GOV.UK
Public health impact of drought: advice for the public - GOV.UK
Building a community of learning for women leaders in health emergencies
WHO Director-General's opening remarks at International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the multi-country monkeypox outbreak – 23 June 2022
Emergency care plan is "inadequate" on every level, say doctors | The BMJ
Hepatitis: Ukrainian refugees should be offered vaccines and free treatment, says WHO | The BMJ
Russian forces are increasingly targeting Ukrainian healthcare facilities, says WHO | The BMJ
Identifying and responding to serious adverse events following immunization, following use of smallpox vaccine during a public health emergency: a guidance document for smallpox vaccine safety surveillance
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Receives a $100 Million Grant from the World Bank to Strengthen Continental Public Health Preparedness – Africa CDC
Heatwave in Europe: local resilience saves lives – global collaboration will save humanity
War in Ukraine: situation report from WHO Ukraine country office. Issue No.15, 20 July 2022
Free vaccinations for Ukrainian refugees in the Republic of Moldova
Call to Action: Strengthening Public Health Emergency Operations Centres in Africa – Africa CDC
2022 IANPHI Europe Meeting - Preparing for and Responding to Crises: What Role for National Public Health Institutes? | IANPHI
Heat-health advice issued for all regions of England - GOV.UK
COVID-19 pandemic fuels largest continued backslide in vaccinations in three decades
Donors making a difference: in the greater Horn of Africa health crisis
WHO Director-General's opening remarks at Ground-breaking of the WHO Regional Emergency Hub – 9 July 2022
First WHO–UNCCT joint training on radiological and nuclear safety
Operational considerations for the provision of the HIV continuum of care for refugees from Ukraine in the EU/EEA
Disaster Preparedness in 2022; International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) Basic Training Sri Lanka
ECDC launches e-learning course on how to address online vaccination misinformation
UK Statement to the Seventh Review Meeting of the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management - GOV.UK
Strengthening the health system response to COVID-19
Emergency in Ukraine: external situation report #15, published 16 June 2022: reporting period: 2–15 June 2022
Q&A: How to combat the infodemic with digital solutions to reduce health risks during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond
Joint external evaluation tool: International Health Regulations (2005) - third edition
Webinar: Individual Monitoring, Triage and Decontamination in Radiation Emergencies
Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCF-E) Toolkit
Health emergency preparedness for imported cases of high-consequence infectious diseases
#PrepYourHealth: MyEvacuation Plan
WHO Director-General's remarks at press conference following G20 Health Ministers Meeting – 20 June 2022
CDC Experts and Global Partners Unite to Support Humanitarian Efforts in Ukraine | Division of Global Health Protection | Global Health | CDC
WHO mass gathering COVID-19 risk assessment tool: generic events, version 3
Outbreaks and emergencies
World Health Organization WHO emergency preparedness
One hundred days of war has put Ukraine's health system under severe pressure
Launch of Scenario Hub projecting future COVID-19 health impact
World Health Assembly approves recommendations to support people living with NCDs in humanitarian emergencies
An integrated approach to building health systems resilience | OpenWHO
Director-General's opening remarks at the Strategic Roundtable on Health Emergency Preparedness and Response – 26 May 2022
Pandemic prevention, preparedness and response accord
Government of Canada funds NGOs to build capacity, respond to emergencies, and keep communities safe - Canada.ca
WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the ninth meeting of the Working Group on Strengthening WHO Preparedness and Response to Health Emergencies – 4 May 2022
WHO global conference on communicating science during health emergencies, Geneva, Switzerland, 7–25 June 2021 (virtual meeting): meeting report
ECDC/EACS/WHO statement: Ensuring high-quality of HIV care for displaced people from Ukraine
Go.Data
Strategic and Technical Advisory Group on Infectious Hazards with Pandemic and Epidemic Potential (STAG-IH) Terms of reference
WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the Public Hearing regarding a new international instrument on pandemic preparedness and response – 12 April 2022
COVID-19 IHR Emergency Committee
WHO records 100th attack on health care in Ukraine
Building a National Capability to Monitor and Assess Medical Countermeasure Use During a Public Health Emergency: Going Beyond the Last Mile: Proceedings of a Workshop |The National Academies Press
Lessons Learned from National Public Health Institutes' Response to the COVID-19 Outbreak in 2020 | IANPHI
Armenia to host WHO Emergency Medical Teams (EMT) Global Meeting 2022
Communicating risk in public health emergencies
Seventy-fifth World Health Assembly to focus on "Health for Peace, Peace for Health" for recovery and renewal
The humanitarian emergency settings perceived needs scale (HESPER)
Outcome
Emergency Preparedness Week 2022 | Public Health Ontario
Minister Blair highlights Emergency Preparedness Week activities - Canada.ca
WHO Director-General's opening remarks press briefing in Kyiv- 7 May 2022
Guiding for impact in a rapidly changing world
Maternal nutrition in emergencies
WHO Global Initiative for Emergency and Essential Surgical Care (GIEESC)
Stop attacks on health care in Ukraine
Health Emergencies
Poster: Are you and your family protected from vaccine-preventable diseases?
Emergency in Ukraine: external situation report #4, published 24 March 2022: reporting period: 17–23 March 2022
Ethics in epidemics, emergencies and disasters: research, surveillance and patient care
Technological hazards and health risks in Ukraine
WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the WHO press conference – 23 March 2022
Hospital Preparedness for Epidemics
Interim Federal Health Program Policy
Emergencies - Partners
WHO SEA Regional Collaborative Framework for coordinated response to Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) in emergencies
CDC Experts and Partners Unite to Respond to Haiti Earthquake Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
R&D Blueprint
UKRAINE | Online courses in Ukrainian support national response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other emergencies
The role of Europe’s Schools of Public Health in times of war: ASPHER statement on the war against Ukraine
Healthier, fairer, safer: the global health journey 2007–2017
WHO Director-General's remarks at United Nations Security Council meeting on Ukraine – 17 March 2022
Emergency Department Visit Rates by Selected Characteristics: United States, 2019
Global Health Emergency Appeal 2022
Violent Conflict: The Challenges of Protecting Health & Health Care
Glossary of Health Emergency and Disaster Risk Management Terminology
Strategic planning for implementation of the health-related articles of the Minamata Convention on Mercury
Ukraine: migrant health guide
Workshop on the challenges when setting up Public Health and Emergency Operation Centres
Statement by NAM President Victor Dzau on Responding to the Health Crisis In and Around Ukraine
Violent Conflict: The Challenges of Protecting Public Health & Health Care
Building Resilience into the Nation’s Medical Product Supply Chains
Guidance for the prevention and control of COVID-19 in temporary reception centres in the context of the large numbers of people fleeing Ukraine
Ukrainians fleeing war granted free access to NHS healthcare
Everyone’s business: Whole-of-society action to manage health risks and reduce socio-economic impacts of emergencies and disasters: Operational guidance
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