1. Overview PAHO Flu Team April, 2006 Sub-regional Workshops on NIPPPs Self Assessment, Strengthening and Implementation (WHO Checklist for Influenza)

2. We have to –Cope with what is happening now –Prepare for an uncertain future –Be ready for major disruption A very difficult challenge The Challenge NIPPPS Self Assessment Workshops

3. WHO Checklist 7 essential components 1. Emergency Preparedness 2. Public Health Surveillance 3. Case Investigation & Treatment 4. Population Containment 5. Essential Services Continuity 6. Research & Evaluation 7. Implementation of the National Plan NIPPPS Self Assessments Workshop

4. Subregional Workshop on Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Workshop Roadmap simulation tabletop exercise group review: WHO Global Plan up-to-date lectures group review: WHO Checklist group review: NIPPP core elements country team review: NIPPP self- assessment country team review: NIPPP action priorities plenary & simulation tabletop exercise DAY 1DAY 3DAY 4DAY 5DAY 2 Epidemiology Laboratory Immunization Animal Health Civil Defense Health Services Social Communication Emergency Preparedness Epidemiologic Surveillance Case Management Population Containment Essential Services Maintenance Research & Evaluation National Plan implementation Local level implementation Timeframe Activities Responsible Parties Deadlines Technical Cooperation

5. WHO Checklist tool: An example NIPPPS Self Assessment Workshops

6. NIPPP self-assessment: an example NIPPPS Self Assessments Workshop

7. NIPPP self-assessment: an example NIPPPS Self Assessments Workshop

8. NIPPP self-assessment: An example NIPPPS Self Assessment Workshops

9. NIPPP self-assessment: an example Barbados Influenza Pandemic Contingency Plan Workshop

10. NIPPP action plan: an example NIPPPS Self Assessment Workshops

11. ...to improve health in The Americas PAHO in the 21 st Century one team; one goal