Pandemic Preparedness

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "Pandemic Preparedness"

Transcription

1 Pandemic Preparedness

2 Disclosure Dr. Michael Braida is a full-time International SOS / MedAire employee Regional Medical Director Northern Seas based in Aberdeen MedAire Medical Director for Europe Medical doctor at Air Safety Central UK Intensive Care Medicine and HEMS specialist Member of the Ebola medical support team London 2

3 3 Spanish Flu USA

4 4 A Modern Flu Today - USA

5 5 Pandemics and Commercial Aviation

6 Recent Pandemics - Outbreaks SARS and Coronavirus VHF: Ebola virus disease, Lassa, CCHF Avian influenza Epidemics are common occurrences in the world of the 21st century. Every country on earth has experienced at least one epidemic since the year Some are global others regional 6

7 7 healthmap.org

8 8 WHO Phases of a Pandemic

9 The Current MERS CoV Situation There has been a recent increase in MERS CoV cases involving many countries, including the USA, France, and those in the Middle East Identified Sep 2012, since which there have been over 1600 cases. For latest information, please see: Case fatality ratio of almost 30% Most cases have had severe pneumonia-like chest infection Infections seem to originate in the Arabian Peninsula, with the largest number of cases coming from Saudi Arabia Imported cases have occurred in the South Korea, Egypt, France, Greece, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, Philippines, Spain, Tunisia, UK and USA Confirmed human to human transition has occurred with close family contacts or within healthcare in UK, France, Tunisia and Italy If this virus develops the ability to spread ready from person to person, it could cause a pandemic 9

10 MERS-CoV March September Middle East Europe Asia Rest of the world Cases Deaths 10

11 Top 10 Countries March September 2015 Germany Kuwait United Kingdom Iran Oman Qatar Jordan United Arab Emirates South Korea Saudi Arabia Deaths Cases 11

12 12 MERS-CoV Travel Routes

13 The Current H7N9 Situation Over 400 confirmed cases, mostly in China H7N9 suspected to have originated in birds Concerning because H7N9 it is not known to have infected humans prior to February 2013 A completely new virus that can infect humans At this time, it is not known whether H7N9 spreads between people Humans in general don t have any immunity to H7 flus The pandemic potential is uncertain at this stage H7N9 has infected people in several areas of China Approximately 20-25% of those infected have died Most of the others have severe illness and are in critical condition. Several mild cases have been detected. For the latest information, please see 13

14 Avian Influenza / Bird Flu H5N1 H5N1 is the well-known Avian influenza virus that has mutated to allow it to infect mammals, including humans Migratory wild birds are the natural reservoir for avian influenza viruses - they can carry the virus without becoming ill and have spread H5N1 around the world. Transmitted in respiratory secretions and feces Potential to cause a pandemic 60% Mortality rate Avian influenza H5N1 can be transmitted human-to-human but not readily occurs in those who are in close, unprotected contact with infected person 14

15 What is a Pandemic? An epidemic occurring over a very wide area (several countries or continents) and usually affecting a large proportion of the population. Example: The spread of Pandemic Influenza 15

16 What are the challenges? Anywhere, Anytime Spread quickly Fast-moving Outbreaks can evolve Severity results in a response Media and disinformation Responding to the unknown Communication, risk mitigation Variable capabilities Local systems vary 16

17 Can we anticipate epidemics? Epidemic forecasting? Not yet. Weather forecasting is more reliable! We are still very reactive today. Lacking are: A joint effort is required Data Mathematical models Scientific exchange? Surveillance systems Funding 17

18 Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Framework 18

19 Implications to Business Sickness and death among workforce 30-45% could be infected (over a month period) 5-10% of these could die (total of 1.5% - 3% of workers) On average 5% of workers sick at any one time On average 10-15% of workers unavailable at any one time (e.g. caring for children, parents, etc) Up to xx% of employees could be absent 19

20 Pandemic Preparedness The main focus is to: Minimize spread of the disease Reduce illness and death rates Attempt to maintain essential services Limit the economic and social consequences of the outbreak For organizations, to ensure employee health and maintain business continuity, they should: Monitor an evolving pandemic Keep up-to-date with recommendations from reliable sources and health experts Ensure clear communication between staff, health practitioners, government and non-government organizations Identify those employees and dependents who fall into the "high risk" group and ensure their health care is optimized Identify if and when essential staff and dependents should be moved from their present location, and to where they should be relocated 20

21 Pandemic Planning from International SOS Pandemic planning incorporates the latest methodologies, including lessons taken from our experience with SARS, Avian (H5N1) and Swine Flu (H1N1) Our pandemic planning approach follows a four stage approach: Assessment Plan Development Plan Customisation Plan Testing and Maintenance Within each of these stages, specific tools and approaches have been developed to meet your planning needs 22

22 Pandemic Planning Consulting is conducted by a specialist pandemic consultant trained in our methodology and IP approach The basic planning approach follows four key steps to develop a complete corporate pandemic plan Key areas of Pandemic Planning include Trigger point management Organizational structure and escalation, internal policy and procedures Employee management procedures (Screening, Quarantine, and reducing the spread) Communications guidelines and information sheets, health education, posters, etc. Personal protective equipment advice Pharmaceutical interventions (vaccination / medication) Travel management 23

23 Pandemic Information The Pandemic Information website is the foundation for accessing our suite of Pandemic Planning services Online information service, news, recommendations and interpretation surrounding pandemic preparedness Updated 24/7 by team of medical experts updates & Special Bulletins Access to specialist webinars Pandemic Planning reference manual 25

24 Pandemic Information The Pandemic Information website can support your organization by: keeping you constantly informed of the threat & its evolution across different countries giving you the tools to enhance your pandemic plan (information sheets, posters, etc) giving you information and tools to trigger the actions defined in your pandemic plan guide you in assessing the severity of the strain the appropriate actions Pandemic Information keeps you appropriately informed 26

25 Pandemic Preparedness elearning Purpose: to raise awareness among employees of what to expect during a pandemic and how to mitigate their risks of infection What is it? 90 minute elearning structured in 9 lessons with an interactive quiz covering: Introduction to pandemics Staying healthy Personal hygiene Cleaning and food safety Personal protective equipment (PPE) Interactive, web-based learning, easy to access whenever/ wherever the user wants Can include a your pandemic policies in the course Developed & updated by pandemic experts Available in multiple languages Keeping your distance What to do if someone is sick If you have contact with a sick person / (Contact Tracing) If a doctor is not available Pandemic elearning demonstrates you Duty of Care to employees and is ideal for disparate populations 27

26 Pandemic Preparedness at International SOS We ve assisted over 300 clients with their Pandemic Plans Our clients have the systems in place to manage operations and duty of care to their employees in the event of a pandemic Our medical experts are here to assist you in your preparation International SOS Pandemic Preparedness Solutions provide you with the Information, Planning and Education to help you manage the threat of a Pandemic 28

27 29 Publications

28 30 Thank You

Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) and Avian Influenza A (H7N9) update

Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) and Avian Influenza A (H7N9) update 30 August 2013 Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) and Avian Influenza A (H7N9) update Alert and Response Operations International Health Regulations, Alert and Response and Epidemic

More information

Emerging global health threats of animal origin

Emerging global health threats of animal origin Emerging global health threats of animal origin Ahmed El Idrissi Senior Officer Transboundary Animal Diseases and zoonoses Animal Production and Health Division FAO - Rome 9 th meeting of the REMESA JPC

More information

University of Colorado Denver. Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan. April 30, 2009

University of Colorado Denver. Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan. April 30, 2009 University of Colorado Denver Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan April 30, 2009 UCD Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan Executive Summary The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for

More information

International experience. Local knowledge.

International experience. Local knowledge. Prepared by: Le Beck International Ltd. (CR Nos: 8355401) 18 January 2017 www.lebeckinternational.com Prepared for: General Release Subject: Specialist Security Report MERS-CoV For: Middle East & North

More information

Department of Defense Armed Forces Health Surveillance Branch Global MERS-CoV Surveillance Summary (16 NOV 2016)

Department of Defense Armed Forces Health Surveillance Branch Global MERS-CoV Surveillance Summary (16 NOV 2016) Department of Defense Armed Forces Health Surveillance Branch Global MERS-CoV Surveillance Summary (16 NOV 2016) For questions or comments, please contact: dha.ncr.health-surv.list.afhs-ib-alert-response@mail.mil

More information

DRAFT WGE WGE WGE WGE WGE WGE WGE WGE WGE WGE WGE WGE WGE WGE GETREADYNOWGE GETREADYNOWGE GETREADYNOWGE GETREADYNOWGE.

DRAFT WGE WGE WGE WGE WGE WGE WGE WGE WGE WGE WGE WGE WGE WGE GETREADYNOWGE GETREADYNOWGE GETREADYNOWGE GETREADYNOWGE. What Can I Do As A National Leader? This publication was produced by the AI.COMM project, managed by the Academy for Educational Development (AED), and funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development

More information

Department of Defense Armed Forces Health Surveillance Branch Global MERS-CoV Surveillance Summary (14 DEC 2016)

Department of Defense Armed Forces Health Surveillance Branch Global MERS-CoV Surveillance Summary (14 DEC 2016) Department of Defense Armed Forces Health Surveillance Branch Global MERS-CoV Surveillance Summary () For questions or comments, please contact: dha.ncr.health-surv.list.afhs-ib-alert-response@mail.mil

More information

INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE

INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE Cough, Cough, Sneeze, Wheeze: Update on Respiratory Disease Lisa McHugh, MPH Infectious and Zoonotic Disease Program Communicable Disease Service New Jersey Department of Health INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE

More information

Cough, Cough, Sneeze, Wheeze: Update on Respiratory Disease

Cough, Cough, Sneeze, Wheeze: Update on Respiratory Disease Cough, Cough, Sneeze, Wheeze: Update on Respiratory Disease Lisa McHugh, MPH Infectious and Zoonotic Disease Program Communicable Disease Service New Jersey Department of Health INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE

More information

BC MHOs, PHNLs, ICPs, ERDOCs, IDSPEC, MEDMICRO, AMBULANCE, BCCDC Internal Groups, National Surveillance Network Partners

BC MHOs, PHNLs, ICPs, ERDOCs, IDSPEC, MEDMICRO, AMBULANCE, BCCDC Internal Groups, National Surveillance Network Partners To: Subject: Purpose: Action required: Recommendations: BC MHOs, PHNLs, ICPs, ERDOCs, IDSPEC, MEDMICRO, AMBULANCE, BCCDC Internal Groups, National Surveillance Network Partners November 1, 2013 Emerging

More information

Pandemic Influenza: Considerations for Business Continuity Planning

Pandemic Influenza: Considerations for Business Continuity Planning Pandemic Influenza: Considerations for Business Continuity Planning Maine Telecommunications Users Group (MTUG) VTEC, South Portland, ME 10 October 2006 Steven J. Trockman, MPH Joshua C. Frances, NREMT-I

More information

OIE Situation Report for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

OIE Situation Report for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza OIE Situation Report for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Latest update: 31/05/2018 The epidemiology of avian influenza (AI) is complex. The AI virus constantly evolves by mutation and re-assortment with

More information

WHAT S INFECTIOUS and HOT: 2014

WHAT S INFECTIOUS and HOT: 2014 WHAT S INFECTIOUS and HOT: 2014 Gary Garber MD FRCPC FACP FIDSA CCPE Medical Director-Infection Prevention and Control Professor-Division of Infectious Diseases Ottawa Hospital/U Ottawa OUTBREAK ALERT:

More information

Department of Defense Armed Forces Health Surveillance Branch Global MERS-CoV Surveillance Summary (11 JAN 2017)

Department of Defense Armed Forces Health Surveillance Branch Global MERS-CoV Surveillance Summary (11 JAN 2017) Department of Defense Armed Forces Health Surveillance Branch Global MERS-CoV Surveillance Summary (11 JAN 2017) APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE For questions or comments, please contact: dha.ncr.health-surv.list.afhs-ib-alert-response@mail.mil

More information

Influenza: The Threat of a Pandemic

Influenza: The Threat of a Pandemic April, 2009 Definitions Epidemic: An increase in disease above what you what would normally expect. Pandemic: A worldwide epidemic 2 What is Influenza? Also called Flu, it is a contagious respiratory illness

More information

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS): Is It a Health Emergency?

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS): Is It a Health Emergency? Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS): Is It a Health Emergency? Sarah A. Lister Specialist in Public Health and Epidemiology June 4, 2014 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R43584 Contents

More information

Guidance for Travelers on Temporary Work Assignment Abroad

Guidance for Travelers on Temporary Work Assignment Abroad infected person to immediately seek medical care but, prior to arrival, notify their healthcare provider that they may have been exposed to AI. For more information about avian influenza, see www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/facts.htm,

More information

PANDEMIC INFLUENZA: CURRENT THREAT AND CALL FOR ACTION. Kirsty Duncan PhD FSAScot

PANDEMIC INFLUENZA: CURRENT THREAT AND CALL FOR ACTION. Kirsty Duncan PhD FSAScot PANDEMIC INFLUENZA: CURRENT THREAT AND CALL FOR ACTION Kirsty Duncan PhD FSAScot NEW INFLUENZA VIRUS, NEW THREAT NEW STRAIN OF FLU COULD KILL MILLIONS AROUND THE WORLD WORLD IS NOT READY FOR A FLU PANDEMIC

More information

OIE Situation Report for Avian Influenza

OIE Situation Report for Avian Influenza OIE Situation Report for Avian Influenza Latest update: 25/01/2018 The epidemiology of avian influenza is complex. The virus constantly evolves and the behavior of each new subtype (and strains within

More information

Avian influenza Avian influenza ("bird flu") and the significance of its transmission to humans

Avian influenza Avian influenza (bird flu) and the significance of its transmission to humans 15 January 2004 Avian influenza Avian influenza ("bird flu") and the significance of its transmission to humans The disease in birds: impact and control measures Avian influenza is an infectious disease

More information

Pandemic Influenza: Hype or Reality?

Pandemic Influenza: Hype or Reality? Pandemic Influenza: Hype or Reality? Leta Finch Executive Director, Higher Education Practice 2003 Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Objectives Review key characteristics of influenza, including differences between

More information

OIE Situation Report for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

OIE Situation Report for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza OIE Situation Report for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Latest update: 28/02/2018 The epidemiology of avian influenza is complex. The virus constantly evolves and the behavior of each new subtype (and

More information

County-Wide Pandemic Influenza Preparedness & Response Plan

County-Wide Pandemic Influenza Preparedness & Response Plan County-Wide Pandemic Influenza Preparedness & Response Plan Presented by the Santa Clara County Public Health Department to the Emergency Managers Association April 27, 2006 Why the Concern About Pandemic

More information

2013 MERS Emergency Preparedness Communications Survey

2013 MERS Emergency Preparedness Communications Survey 2013 MERS Emergency Preparedness Communications Survey GENERAL 1. Have you heard of the following diseases in the past 10 years? Yes No Don t Know SARS (also called severe acute respiratory syndrome) Swine

More information

OIE Situation Report for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

OIE Situation Report for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza OIE Situation Report for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Latest update: 30/06/2018 The epidemiology of avian influenza (AI) is complex. The AI virus constantly evolves by mutation and re-assortment with

More information

OIE Situation Report for Avian Influenza

OIE Situation Report for Avian Influenza OIE Situation Report for Avian Influenza Latest update: 08/05/2017 This report presents an overview of current disease events reported to the OIE by its Members. The objective is to describe what is happening

More information

RESEARCH WITH MIDDLE EAST RESPIRATORY SYNDROME CORONAVIRUS (MERS-CoV)

RESEARCH WITH MIDDLE EAST RESPIRATORY SYNDROME CORONAVIRUS (MERS-CoV) Page 1 of 5 RESEARCH WITH SYNDROME CORONAVIRUS (MERS-CoV) The University of Pittsburgh has developed guidelines to establish a system of education and safeguards to ensure that all Federal, State, and

More information

OIE Situation Report for Avian Influenza

OIE Situation Report for Avian Influenza OIE Situation Report for Avian Influenza Latest update: 24/04/2017 This report presents an overview of current disease events reported to the OIE by its Members. The objective is to describe what is happening

More information

Issue No. 9, December 2013

Issue No. 9, December 2013 Issue No. 9, December 2013 Flu Focus is an e-newsletter published by the WHO Regional Office for Europe that covers recent developments, research, reports, materials, upcoming events and resources on influenza.

More information

UPDATE ON INFECTIOUS DISEASES 2015

UPDATE ON INFECTIOUS DISEASES 2015 UPDATE ON INFECTIOUS DISEASES 2015 William Schaffner, MD Professor of Preventive Medicine, Department of Health Policy Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases) Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

More information

SEA/CD/154 Distribution : General. Avian Influenza in South-East Asia Region: Priority Areas for Research

SEA/CD/154 Distribution : General. Avian Influenza in South-East Asia Region: Priority Areas for Research SEA/CD/154 Distribution : General Avian Influenza in South-East Asia Region: Priority Areas for Research World Health Organization Publications of the World Health Organization enjoy copyright protection

More information

NCCID RAPID REVIEW. 1. What are the case definitions and guidelines for surveillance and reporting purposes?

NCCID RAPID REVIEW. 1. What are the case definitions and guidelines for surveillance and reporting purposes? NCCID RAPID REVIEW 1. What are the case definitions and guidelines for surveillance and reporting purposes? Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus: Ten Questions and Answers for Canadian Public Health

More information

Evaluating the Economic Consequences of Avian Influenza (1) Andrew Burns, Dominique van der Mensbrugghe, Hans Timmer (2)

Evaluating the Economic Consequences of Avian Influenza (1) Andrew Burns, Dominique van der Mensbrugghe, Hans Timmer (2) Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized 47417 Evaluating the Economic Consequences of Avian Influenza (1) Andrew Burns, Dominique

More information

Public Health Measures for Scaling up National Preparedness. Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)

Public Health Measures for Scaling up National Preparedness. Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) Public Health Measures for Scaling up National Preparedness Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) Background Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is an acute respiratory illness caused by the novel

More information

Pandemic Preparedness: Pigs, Poultry, and People versus Plans, Products, and Practice

Pandemic Preparedness: Pigs, Poultry, and People versus Plans, Products, and Practice SUPPLEMENT ARTICLE Pandemic Preparedness: Pigs, Poultry, and People versus Plans, Products, and Practice Julie L. Gerberding Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia Influenza pandemic

More information

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus GUIDE TO INFECTION CONTROL IN THE HOSPITAL CHAPTER 54 Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Author Ziad.A. Memish, MD, FRCPC, FACP Chapter Editor Michael Stevens, MD, MPH Topic Outline Topic outline

More information

Where Health Care Meets Policy. with Dr. Mike Magee

Where Health Care Meets Policy. with Dr. Mike Magee Where Health Care Meets Policy with Dr. Mike Magee The Threat of Bird Flu Understanding Bird Flu and the Influenza Virus 3 types of the influenza virus: A, B and C reflect differences in the M protein

More information

Viral Pneumonia: much more than what is diagnosed Filipe Froes

Viral Pneumonia: much more than what is diagnosed Filipe Froes Viral Pneumonia: much more than what is diagnosed Filipe Froes Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Norte Directorate-General of Health - ICU Influenza Surveillance Network 27 de Fevereiro de 2014 The perpetual challenge

More information

Running head: INFLUENZA VIRUS SEASON PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE 1

Running head: INFLUENZA VIRUS SEASON PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE 1 Running head: INFLUENZA VIRUS SEASON PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE 1 Electron micrograph of H1N1 Virus (CDC, 2009) Influenza Virus Season Preparedness and Response Patricia Bolivar Walden University Epidemiology

More information

Main developments in past 24 hours

Main developments in past 24 hours ECDC DAILY UPDATE Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Update 02 October 2009, 09:00 hours CEST Main developments in past 24 hours Weekly Influenza Surveillance Overview to be published today; Media highlights and Eurosurveillance

More information

4.3.9 Pandemic Disease

4.3.9 Pandemic Disease 4.3.9 Pandemic Disease This section describes the location and extent, range of magnitude, past occurrence, future occurrence, and vulnerability assessment for the pandemic disease hazard for Armstrong

More information

SAFETY BULLETIN #3-05 November 11, 2005 Key Facts About Avian Influenza

SAFETY BULLETIN #3-05 November 11, 2005 Key Facts About Avian Influenza Pacific Maritime Association Accident Prevention Department 550 California Street, P. O. Box 7861 San Francisco, California 94120-7861 SAFETY BULLETIN #3-05 November 11, 2005 Key Facts About Avian Influenza

More information

World Health Report 2019 Predictions

World Health Report 2019 Predictions World Health Report 2019 Predictions EBOLA I Predictions for Ebola in the DRC As the number of cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo approaches 550, and fatalities almost 320, it is clear

More information

PANDEMIC INFLUENZA RESPONSE PLAN

PANDEMIC INFLUENZA RESPONSE PLAN Section: Safety and Security PANDEMIC INFLUENZA RESPONSE PLAN Policy: The University of Georgia has established a Pandemic Influenza Response Plan. University Housing provides more specific guidelines

More information

PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS: STATE CHALLENGES

PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS: STATE CHALLENGES PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS: STATE CHALLENGES A Presentation to the Council of State Governments Health Policy Forum by Jeffrey Levi, Ph.D., Executive Director Trust for America s Health June 23, 2006

More information

Influenza at the human-animal interface

Influenza at the human-animal interface Influenza at the human-animal interface Summary and assessment, 17 January to 14 February 2017 New infections 1 : Since the previous update, new human infections with influenza A(H7N9) and A(H1N1)v viruses

More information

Pandemic Planning. Presented by Jan Chappel Project Lead.

Pandemic Planning. Presented by Jan Chappel Project Lead. Pandemic Planning Presented by Jan Chappel Project Lead www.ccohs.ca Pandemic Planning The Basics Why Prepare? Business Continuity Plan Staying Healthy Where to Find Information Families and Communities

More information

Progress report on emerging and re-emerging diseases including dengue and dengue haemorrhagic fever

Progress report on emerging and re-emerging diseases including dengue and dengue haemorrhagic fever Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean Sixty-third session Provisional agenda item 3(c) EM/RC63/INF.DOC 2 Rev.2 September 2016 Introduction Progress report on emerging and re-emerging diseases

More information

IS THE UK WELL PREPARED FOR A REPEAT OF THE 1918 INFLUENZA PANDEMIC?

IS THE UK WELL PREPARED FOR A REPEAT OF THE 1918 INFLUENZA PANDEMIC? Cambridge Judge Business School Centre for Risk Studies IS THE UK WELL PREPARED FOR A REPEAT OF THE 1918 INFLUENZA PANDEMIC? Dr Andrew Coburn Chief Scientist Cambridge Centre for Risk Studies 5 December

More information

xxxx x Taej Mundkur, Ph.D. Flyway Programme Manager Wetlands International Member, Scientific Task Force of Avian Influenza

xxxx x Taej Mundkur, Ph.D. Flyway Programme Manager Wetlands International Member, Scientific Task Force of Avian Influenza Regional and global AI and Wild Bird Networks xxxx x Taej Mundkur, Ph.D. Flyway Programme Manager Wetlands International Taej.mundkur@wetlands.org Member, Scientific Task Force of Avian Influenza Contents

More information

WHO Regional Office for Europe summary of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) Situation update and overview of available guidance

WHO Regional Office for Europe summary of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) Situation update and overview of available guidance WHO Regional Office for Europe summary of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) Situation update and overview of available guidance 11 September 2013 Address requests about publications

More information

A conversation with Michael Osterholm on July 30, 2013 about pandemics

A conversation with Michael Osterholm on July 30, 2013 about pandemics A conversation with Michael Osterholm on July 30, 2013 about pandemics Participants Michael Osterholm Director, Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP), University of Minnesota Alexander

More information

Influenza Pandemic: Overview of Ops Response. Ministry of Health SINGAPORE

Influenza Pandemic: Overview of Ops Response. Ministry of Health SINGAPORE Influenza Pandemic: Overview of Ops Response Ministry of Health SINGAPORE Photos from CBC News Recent Human infections caused by avian influenza Jan 2004 Aug 05 (H5N1) Thailand - 17 cases (12 deaths) Vietnam

More information

Importància clínica dels nous virus emergents: grip i coronavirus

Importància clínica dels nous virus emergents: grip i coronavirus Importància clínica dels nous virus emergents: grip i coronavirus Carolina Garcia-Vidal Servei de Malaties Infeccioses Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge Barcelona, Spain Neumonía viral: no sólo afecta

More information

Page 1 of 5 For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary July 17, 2007 Fact Sheet: Implementation of the National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza A One-Year Summary Of Efforts To Better Protect

More information

Pandemic Planning. Jan Chappel, MHSc Sr. Technical Specialist. Presented by

Pandemic Planning.  Jan Chappel, MHSc Sr. Technical Specialist. Presented by Presented by Jan Chappel, MHSc Sr. Technical Specialist www.ccohs.ca The Basics Why Prepare? Business Continuity Plan Staying Healthy Where to Find Information Families and Communities What is a pandemic?

More information

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in Animal Species Regional Technical Consultation Meeting

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in Animal Species Regional Technical Consultation Meeting Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in Animal Species Regional Technical Consultation Meeting Muscat, Oman 20-21 May 2014 MUSCAT DECLARATION The participants in the Regional Technical

More information

Bioterrorism and the Pandemic Potential

Bioterrorism and the Pandemic Potential Page 1 of 5 Bioterrorism and the Pandemic Potential March 7, 2013 1001 GMT Print 38 35 125 29 Text Size Stratfor By Rebecca Keller Periodic media reports of bird flu, a new SARS-like virus and a case of

More information

AVIAN INFLUENZA. Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

AVIAN INFLUENZA. Frequently Asked Questions and Answers PENINSULA HEALTH AVIAN INFLUENZA Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Q. What is avian influenza? Answer: Avian influenza is an infectious disease of birds caused by type A strains of the influenza virus.

More information

Update August Questions & Answers on Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS CoV)

Update August Questions & Answers on Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS CoV) Update August 2014 - Questions & Answers on Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS CoV) What is MERS-CoV? MERS-CoV is a coronavirus (CoV) which causes Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS),

More information

AVIAN FLU BACKGROUND ABOUT THE CAUSE. 2. Is this a form of SARS? No. SARS is caused by a Coronavirus, not an influenza virus.

AVIAN FLU BACKGROUND ABOUT THE CAUSE. 2. Is this a form of SARS? No. SARS is caused by a Coronavirus, not an influenza virus. AVIAN FLU BACKGROUND 1. What is Avian Influenza? Is there only one type of avian flu? Avian influenza, or "bird flu", is a contagious disease of animals caused by Type A flu viruses that normally infect

More information

Influenza Vaccination Market Research Report Global Forecast till 2023

Influenza Vaccination Market Research Report Global Forecast till 2023 Report Information More information from: https://www.marketresearchfuture.com/reports/1621 Influenza Vaccination Market Research Report Global Forecast till 2023 Report / Search Code: MRFR/HC/1090-HCRR

More information

PUBLIC HEALTH SIGNIFICANCE SEASONAL INFLUENZA AVIAN INFLUENZA SWINE INFLUENZA

PUBLIC HEALTH SIGNIFICANCE SEASONAL INFLUENZA AVIAN INFLUENZA SWINE INFLUENZA INFLUENZA DEFINITION Influenza is an acute highly infectious viral disease characterized by fever, general and respiratory tract catarrhal manifestations. Influenza has 3 Types Seasonal Influenza Avian

More information

GUIDE TO INFLUENZA PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS FOR FAITH GROUPS

GUIDE TO INFLUENZA PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS FOR FAITH GROUPS GUIDE TO INFLUENZA PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS FOR FAITH GROUPS Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care May 2006 Guide to Influenza Pandemic Preparedness for Faith Groups 1 Table of Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION...

More information

ISPUB.COM. Bird flu: A Throbbing Stone In An Infectious Era. T Wadhwa, P Kumar Thirupathi EPIDEMIOLOGY TRANSMISSION FROM AVIAN TO HUMAN

ISPUB.COM. Bird flu: A Throbbing Stone In An Infectious Era. T Wadhwa, P Kumar Thirupathi EPIDEMIOLOGY TRANSMISSION FROM AVIAN TO HUMAN ISPUB.COM The Internet Journal of Infectious Diseases Volume 7 Number 1 T Wadhwa, P Kumar Thirupathi Citation T Wadhwa, P Kumar Thirupathi.. The Internet Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2008 Volume 7 Number

More information

Ralph KY Lee Honorary Secretary HKIOEH

Ralph KY Lee Honorary Secretary HKIOEH HKIOEH Round Table: Updates on Human Swine Influenza Facts and Strategies on Disease Control & Prevention in Occupational Hygiene Perspectives 9 July 2009 Ralph KY Lee Honorary Secretary HKIOEH 1 Influenza

More information

MERS H7N9. coronavirus. influenza virus. MERS: Since September 2012: 160 cases, including 68 deaths (42%)

MERS H7N9. coronavirus. influenza virus. MERS: Since September 2012: 160 cases, including 68 deaths (42%) MERS coronavirus H7N9 influenza virus Marc Van Ranst, KU Leuven MERS: Since September 2012: 160 cases, including 68 deaths (42%) MERS coronavirus patient, 83 years, Saudi-Arabia H7N9: Since February 2013:

More information

OIE Situation Report for Avian Influenza

OIE Situation Report for Avian Influenza OIE Situation Report for Avian Influenza Latest update: 18/09/2017 This report presents an overview of current disease events reported to the OIE by its Members. The objective is to describe what is happening

More information

Preparing for a Pandemic What Business and Organization Leaders Need to Know

Preparing for a Pandemic What Business and Organization Leaders Need to Know Preparing for a Pandemic What Business and Organization Leaders Need to Know Information provided by. Introduction An influenza, or flu, pandemic happens when a new flu virus appears that easily spreads

More information

Viruses: Select Agents and Emerging Pathogens. Patricia Bolívar MS., CLS, PHM

Viruses: Select Agents and Emerging Pathogens. Patricia Bolívar MS., CLS, PHM Viruses: Select Agents and Emerging Pathogens Patricia Bolívar MS., CLS, PHM Objectives Review Select Agent Viruses. Key features to recognize Smallpox virus Update on emerging Viruses of possible pandemic

More information

Supplemental Resources

Supplemental Resources Supplemental Resources Key Chain Questions 15 Key Questions Activity Key Questions: 1. What are the core community mitigation measures? 2. How can community mitigation measures reduce the effects of

More information

Swine Influenza A: Information for Child Care Providers INTERIM DAYCARE ADVISORY General Information: do not

Swine Influenza A: Information for Child Care Providers INTERIM DAYCARE ADVISORY General Information: do not Swine Influenza A: Information for Child Care Providers INTERIM DAYCARE ADVISORY 4-29-2009 The State of Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) would like to provide information to childcare providers

More information

Global EHS Resource Center

Global EHS Resource Center Global EHS Resource Center Understand environmental and workplace safety requirements that affect your global operations. 800.372.1033 bna.com/gelw Global EHS Resource Center This comprehensive research

More information

Before and during influenza pandemics

Before and during influenza pandemics before and during influenza pandemics Klaus Stöhr Department for Communicable Diseases Surveillance and Response Before and during influenza pandemics Before pandemics: interpandemic period New human influenza

More information

Virology vigilance - an update on MERS and viral mutation and epidemiology for family doctors

Virology vigilance - an update on MERS and viral mutation and epidemiology for family doctors Virology vigilance - an update on MERS and viral mutation and epidemiology for family doctors Lesley Pocock (1) Mohsen Rezaeian (2) (1) Publisher and Medical Educator, medi+world International, Australia

More information

TABLE OF CONTENTS. Peterborough County-City Health Unit Pandemic Influenza Plan Section 1: Introduction

TABLE OF CONTENTS. Peterborough County-City Health Unit Pandemic Influenza Plan Section 1: Introduction TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction...1-2 1.1 Background...1-2 1.2 Why Does Peterborough County and City Need a Plan for Influenza Pandemic?...1-2 1.3 About Influenza...1-3 1.4 When Does Influenza Become

More information

Influenza Pandemic (H1N1) 2009

Influenza Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Influenza Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 7 th Congress on Communicable Diseases Lisboa 29 January 2010 World Health Organization Overview Since April 2009, first influenza pandemic of 21 st century underway Most

More information

Official Journal of the European Union

Official Journal of the European Union L 39/6 16.2.2017 COMMISSION IMPLEMTING DECISION (EU) 2017/263 of 14 February 2017 on risk mitigating and reinforced biosecurity measures and early detection systems in relation to the risks posed by wild

More information

Influenza & Other Respiratory Viruses Update

Influenza & Other Respiratory Viruses Update Influenza & Other Respiratory Viruses Update 2013-2014 Pete Shult, PhD. Director, Communicable Disease Division and Emergency Response Erik Reisdorf, MPH M (ASCP) CM Team Lead, Virology Laboratory WCLN

More information

Global updates on avian influenza and tools to assess pandemic potential. Julia Fitnzer Global Influenza Programme WHO Geneva

Global updates on avian influenza and tools to assess pandemic potential. Julia Fitnzer Global Influenza Programme WHO Geneva Global updates on avian influenza and tools to assess pandemic potential Julia Fitnzer Global Influenza Programme WHO Geneva Pandemic Influenza Risk Management Advance planning and preparedness are critical

More information

Trends of Pandemics in the 21 st Century

Trends of Pandemics in the 21 st Century Trends of Pandemics in the 21 st Century 1 H5N1 influenza, Hong Kong, 1997: 18 human infections/6 deaths 500 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 #H5N1 #sampled Parks Live domesticated foul markets Source:

More information

Influenza Update N 157

Influenza Update N 157 Influenza Update N 157 13 April 2012 Summary In most areas of the northern hemisphere temperate regions, influenza activity appears to have peaked and is declining. In North America, influenza indicators

More information

International scientific meeting on Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)

International scientific meeting on Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) Summary report on the International scientific meeting on Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) Cairo, Egypt 5 6 May 2015 Summary report on the International scientific meeting on Middle

More information

Influenza Pandemic Planning in Ontario Ontario School Boards Insurance Exchange

Influenza Pandemic Planning in Ontario Ontario School Boards Insurance Exchange Influenza Pandemic Planning in Ontario Ontario School Boards Insurance Exchange Mark Breen Emergency Management Unit November 2, 2006 Influenza 101 2 Characteristics of an Influenza Pandemic Requirements:

More information

Pandemic influenza. Introduction to influenza. Influenza mutation

Pandemic influenza. Introduction to influenza. Influenza mutation Introduction to influenza Pandemic influenza Michael Gardam Director, Infection Prevention and Control University Health Network Multiple serotypes exist: H x N y Only certain serotypes easily infect humans

More information

The Triple Axel: Influenza, TB and MERS-CoV. Carolyn Pim, MD December 10, 2015

The Triple Axel: Influenza, TB and MERS-CoV. Carolyn Pim, MD December 10, 2015 The Triple Axel: Influenza, TB and MERS-CoV Carolyn Pim, MD December 10, 2015 1. Influenza 2 Influenza 10-20% of the population is infected each year (up to 30% of children) Infection rates are highest

More information

7th Mena Influenza Stakeholders Meeting. WHO Influenza Strategy Development and Vaccine-related Research Priorities

7th Mena Influenza Stakeholders Meeting. WHO Influenza Strategy Development and Vaccine-related Research Priorities 7th Mena Influenza Stakeholders Meeting WHO Influenza Strategy Development and Vaccine-related Research Priorities Wenqing Zhang 9 10 September 2017 Riga, Latvia 1 Seasonal influenza 1 billion cases yearly

More information

Bureau of Emergency Medical Services New York State Department of Health

Bureau of Emergency Medical Services New York State Department of Health Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Advisory To: All EMS Agencies From: Disaster Preparedness Unit Date: April 28, 2009 Introduction The Bureau of Emergency Medical Services is providing the following update regarding

More information

Incidence of Seasonal Influenza

Incidence of Seasonal Influenza What Is All the Fuss? A Just-in in-time Primer on H1N1 Influenza A and Pandemic Influenza provided by the National Association of State EMS Officials May 1, 2009 Disclaimer This self-learning learning

More information

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) situation update & review on current literature

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) situation update & review on current literature Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) situation update & review on current literature LEO LUI MRCP (UK), PDIPID(HK), FRCPATH, FHKCPATH, FHKAM (PATHOLOGY) ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT INFECTION CONTROL BRANCH,

More information

INFLUENZA-2 Avian Influenza

INFLUENZA-2 Avian Influenza INFLUENZA-2 Avian Influenza VL 7 Dec. 9 th 2013 Mohammed El-Khateeb Overview 1. Background Information 2. Origin/History 3. Brief overview of genome structure 4. Geographical Distribution 5. Pandemic Nature

More information

Pandemic Flu: Preplanning for an Outbreak

Pandemic Flu: Preplanning for an Outbreak Pandemic Flu: Preplanning for an Outbreak Presented to AACRAO Leta Finch Executive Director, Higher Education Practice Group Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. 2006 Arthur J. Gallagher

More information

RESPIRATORY VIRUSES HAVING PANDEMIC POTENTIAL

RESPIRATORY VIRUSES HAVING PANDEMIC POTENTIAL RESPIRATORY VIRUSES HAVING PANDEMIC POTENTIAL Public Health Preparedness, Surveillance, and Response Plan for Texas DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES Version 1.2 March 2015 This document is intended

More information

Frequently Asked Questions on Avian Influenza

Frequently Asked Questions on Avian Influenza Frequently Asked Questions on Avian Influenza What is bird flu (avian influenza) and how does it differ from seasonal flu and pandemic influenza? Avian influenza or bird flu is a disease of birds caused

More information

Influenza Pandemic Preparedness for Clinicians on the Frontline

Influenza Pandemic Preparedness for Clinicians on the Frontline Influenza Pandemic Preparedness for Clinicians on the Frontline CAPT HA C. TANG, DO US Public Health Service Adjunct Associate Clinical Professor of Dartmouth Medical School, Community/Family Medicine

More information

Epidemiology Treatment and control Sniffles and Sneezes Mortality Spanish flu Asian flu Hong Kong flu The Swine flu scare

Epidemiology Treatment and control Sniffles and Sneezes Mortality Spanish flu Asian flu Hong Kong flu The Swine flu scare Epidemiology Treatment and control Sniffles and Sneezes Mortality Spanish flu Asian flu Hong Kong flu The Swine flu scare Epidemiology The Flu Virus Influenza is commonly called the flu. The most deadly

More information

OIE Situation Report for Avian Influenza

OIE Situation Report for Avian Influenza OIE Situation Report for Avian Influenza Latest update: 10/07/2017 This report presents an overview of current disease events reported to the OIE by its Members. The objective is to describe what is happening

More information

Public Health Emergencies Preparedness Planning in the Aviation Sector: The CAPSCA - Asia Pacific Story

Public Health Emergencies Preparedness Planning in the Aviation Sector: The CAPSCA - Asia Pacific Story Public Health Emergencies Preparedness Planning in the Aviation Sector: The CAPSCA - Asia Pacific Story 3 rd CAPSCA Global Coordination Meeting & 4 th CAPSCA Americas Meeting Santiago, Chile; 8 to 12 October

More information

THE GLOBAL HEALTH SECURITY AGENDA. We have to change our mindsets and start thinking about biological threats as the security threats that they are.

THE GLOBAL HEALTH SECURITY AGENDA. We have to change our mindsets and start thinking about biological threats as the security threats that they are. THE GLOBAL HEALTH SECURITY AGENDA We have to change our mindsets and start thinking about biological threats as the security threats that they are. President Barack Obama September 26, 2014 1 Global Health

More information

Avian influenza - current situation and future trends

Avian influenza - current situation and future trends Avian influenza - current situation and future trends Calogero Terregino OIE, FAO and National Reference Laboratory for Newcastle Disease and Avian Influenza, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle

More information