Hot Topics Video Conference #4
Video Conference #4: "Infectious Disease Challenges following Natural Disasters"
Thursday, 3 December 2010 at 02:00-4:00 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
In order to facilitate more substantive discussion during the video conference, we will attempt to make the presentations available to all participating economies in advance of the conference. Please do not share these files or the password to this webpage with those outside our network.
After the conference, each presenting economy will have an opportunity to edit their presentations prior to posting for the general public on this website.
If you have questions, comments, or would like to submit an updated power point file, please email us.
Event Highlights Video
Important Logistics
Please note the following:
- Please download the final presentation slides. Each site will be responsible for "driving" their own slides.
- Please download the final version of the agenda (3 December 2010) for the video conference.
- Please print out the release form, sign it, scan it and email it back to us or fax it to: +1 206- 221-5983.
- Name placards should have the name of the Economy listed clearly and placed in front of the Economy's presenter/representative. They should be raised vertically when an economy has a question so everyone can easily see that there is a question.
- Please complete the evaluation form and email or fax (+1 206-221-5983) it back to us by 10 December 2010.
Video Conference Presentations
Questions to Consider for Discussion
1) Was there communication and shared-border preparedness or containment strategies between neighboring economies?
* If so, what were some of the merits—and drawbacks--of such preparedness?
2) Does each economy have a plan in place for dealing with diseases that emerge after natural disasters? How is this planning accomplished?
3) Do economies have strategies for dealing with climate change, and infections that may increase because of climate change and resulting hectic weather conditions and possible natural disasters?
4) Were has been the impact of infections after natural disasters upon the economy?
* What has been the financial cost?
* Were schools or businesses closed?
* What was the impact upon communications systems?
* Were medical facilities and resources able to handle the increased demand?
* What threats were posed to neighboring economies?
* Did public health agencies/the MoH develop recommendations and/or health policies as a consequence?
* Do citizens follow the recommendations?
5) What are some specific preparedness and containment strategies developed as a result of emerging infections in specific economies? |
