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

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