sábado, 10 de septiembre de 2016

CDC Around the World: Prepare to Respond

CDC Around the World: Prepare to Respond

CDC Around the World

Spotlighted Topic: Prepare to Respond 
CDC Zika Updates
In the News
On the Calendar
Prepare to Respond
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September is U.S. National Preparedness Month. Learn how countries prepare to respond to emergencies. View full-sized photo


Spotlighted Topic: Prepare to Respond

Blog
HOW BETTER DATA MEANS BETTER DECISIONS IN EMERGENCIES
In an emergency, health workers need access to information quickly. They need to know the facts: Where is the outbreak occurring? Who is it affecting? How is it spreading? People on the ground may each have critical pieces of the puzzle, but they may not be connecting. What’s needed is a central system where all the pieces of information are brought together and analyzed as events are happening. When responders see all the information in front of them, they can make better decisions and save lives…Read blog

How Better Data means better decisions in Emergencies




Infographic
THE POWER OF PREPAREDNESS
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Preparedness infographic




Video
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC) 101
The video describes what an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is, how it fits within the framework of Incident Management Systems, how it functions and the benefits of establishing one and the importance of routine use in maintaining it…Watch video

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Story
VIETNAM: CONNECTING FOR STRONGER EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Emergency operations centers are a cornerstone of emergency preparedness and response – a place where highly trained experts monitor information, prepare for known (and unknown) public health events, and gather in the event of an emergency to exchange information and make decisions quickly. Vietnam inaugurated its national EOC in February 2015…Read story

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CDC Zika Updates
Latest Outbreak Info
Zika affected countries map

More resources on the CDC Zika website »

On January 22, 2016, CDC activated the Incident Management System and, working through the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), centralized the response to the outbreaks of Zika occurring in the Americas and increased reports of birth defects and Guillain-Barré syndrome in areas affected by Zika. On February 1, 2016, the World Health Organization declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) because of clusters of microcephaly and other neurological disorders in some areas affected by Zika. On February 8, 2016, CDC elevated response efforts to a Level 1 activation, the highest response level at the agency.
CDC is working with international public health partners and with state and local health departments to
  • Alert healthcare providers and the public about Zika.
  • Post travel notices and other travel-related guidance.
  • Provide state health laboratories with diagnostic tests.
  • Monitor and report cases of Zika, which will helps improve our understanding of how and where Zika is spreading.


In the News
Polio Eradication’s Biggest Threats: Insecurity and Complacency
Center for Strategic & International StudiesAugust 30, 2016

Video: Virus hunters search for the next deadly disease outbreak
CNNAugust 23, 2016

Video: Investigating the world's deadliest diseases
CNNAugust 18, 2016

Video: Virus hunters look for deadly diseases in bat caves
CNNAugust 18, 2016

Video: How mosquitoes are threatening the health of horses
CNNAugust 18, 2016


On the Calendar
SeptemberU.S. National Preparedness Month
SeptemberBlood Cancer Awareness Month
September: Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month
Sept 9International Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day
Sept 10World Suicide Prevention Day
Sept 15: World Lymphoma Awareness Day
Sept 21: World Alzheimer'sDay
Sept 28World Rabies Day

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