WHO WATCH: Introduction to the WHO Outbreak Toolkit and Applications

Source: WHO

‘Objective: The Outbreak Toolkit (OTK) is a WHO-developed, evidence-based resource that supports rapid detection and effective response to health emergencies through context-adaptable tools for outbreak investigation, data collection, and analysis. The objective of this webinar is to demonstrate its practical application, including for zoonotic outbreaks such as avian influenza.’

Tentative agenda:

• Presentation of the Outbreak Toolkit: Leshan Koyie, WHO
• Using OTK during an outbreak:  Dr Bernadette Mirembe
• The case for joint outbreak investigation during avian influenza outbreaks: Dr Aspen Hammond, WHO
• Response Preparedness (RePrep) Workshops for zoonotic disease outbreaks: Ong-orn Prasarnphanich, WHO