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H1N1- Palestine

H1N1- Palestine. Dr. Asad Ramlawi D.G.PHC & PH Palestine. Prevention measures. 1. Regional meeting in Jerusalem 2. 1,100,000 leaflets - Borders –Bridges - Schools - Public places - Clinics - Communities. Cont,,,. 3. Media - Radio - TV

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H1N1- Palestine

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  1. H1N1- Palestine Dr. Asad Ramlawi D.G.PHC & PH Palestine

  2. Prevention measures 1. Regional meeting in Jerusalem 2. 1,100,000 leaflets - Borders –Bridges - Schools - Public places - Clinics - Communities

  3. Cont,,, 3. Media - Radio - TV - Newspapers 4. Seminars & lectures 5. Hotline 150-200 call / day

  4. Capacity building • Equipment, kits , reagents, preparation • Training in NAMRU III • Development of guideline for H1N1( prevention & control) • Case definition for H1N1+ dissemination • Medical awareness in all districts

  5. Cont,,, 6. Coordination with MoE by establishing District committees in all district for monitoring purposes according to guideline agreed upon. 7. Regular meeting with NHC. UN agencies , WHO in particular.

  6. containment • Cases reported from Israel • Surveillance for any cases coming from endemic country , or contacted with H1N1 patients • First H1N1case reported in 10th ,June,2009 • Treatment at home with all the precaution

  7. Cont,,, • Up to 15th Sep., 2009 , 130 H1N1case reported ( school entry) • From 15th Sep. – 5th Oct.,2009 , cases of H1N1 increased to 400 • In Oct,7th ,2009 , changing in the policies

  8. Mitigation • Hospital admission reduction • Mortality – morbidity reduced • Identification of risky groups • Surveillance- ILI/ SARI

  9. Lessons learned • Staff commitment • Regional cooperation • IHR implementation • Multisectoral cooperation & collaboration • Emergency response anticipated by advocacy.

  10. Challenges • Media • Health staff • Vaccine & drugs procurement • Fund raising • Trained staff limited

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