A Checklist for Respiratory Pathogen Pandemic Preparedness Planning

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This checklist is a comprehensive tool developed by the WHO as part of the Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) initiative. It helps national authorities assess and enhance their preparedness for respiratory pathogen pandemics, leveraging lessons learned from COVID-19 and previous health crises. It focuses on building resilient, multisectoral systems to prevent and respond to pandemics. The checklist offers detailed action points for strengthening emergency coordination, surveillance, clinical care, and access to countermeasures, providing a structured approach for developing or revising national preparedness plans for respiratory pathogens of pandemic potential.

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Hazard: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Disease Outbreaks; Emergency Medical Services; Health Policy; Public Health; Respiratory Tract Infections; Risk Management; Vaccines; Viruses; Infection Control; Pandemics; COVID-19; Pandemic Preparedness

Institutions: World Health Organization (WHO)

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