This background guide is intended to provide you with an overview of information and resources concerning the issue of pandemic preparedness. We encourage all delegates to not solely rely on the information contained in this guide, but to make use of the extensive array of suggested resources. Prior to the conference, you should understand the important health policies of your member nation or NGO and reflect on how these policies can be used to frame your approach to pandemic preparedness. Your research will prepare you to work with your fellow delegates to develop strategies in response to the issue, in a manner that reflects the particular views of your member state or NGO.
Overview of topics:
| 1. Introduction | Overview of pandemics. 1.1 Goals for Conference 1.2 Current Pandemics 1.3 Potential Pandemics |
| 2. World Health Organization | Overview of the history of and the role of WHO in pandemic preparedness. 2.1 International Health Regulations 2.2 Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) 2.3 Pandemic Alert System |
| 3. International Prevention and Control Infrastructures | Overview of pandemic preparedness systems around the world. 3.1 Regional health planning 3.2 Regional case studies 3.3 Aboriginal health |
| 4. Issues | Overview of some issues and controversies surrounding pandemics. 4.1 Access to Vaccines 4.2 Funding 4.3 Health Care Professionals 4.4 Information Sharing 4.5 Travel & Migration |
| 5. Glossary | Glossary of terms relevant to pandemic preparedness. A | C | E | H | I | P | Q | S | V | W | Z |
