EWAR presentations¶
What is EWAR and why is it so important in emergencies?
2. Assessment of national capacity
Does an emergency require an emergency EWAR system to be deployed or can this function be fulfilled by the existing national system?
What is indicator-based surveillance? How is it used in emergencies as part of EWAR
What is event-based surveillance? How and when should you use it in an emergency?
What happens after an alert is triggered in EWAR? What steps should be followed and who is responsible?
What is the role of EWAR in supporting the response to disease outbreaks and other public health events?
7. Data analysis and use
How should EWAR data be used to take decisions and direct public health actions? How should the results be shared and communicated?
8. Supervision, monitoring and evaluation
How can supervision help to motivate staff? How should we use monitoring and evaluation to improve performance?
9. Exit strategy
When is the right time to stop an emergency EWAR system? When should we start to plan for this and what should we leave behind?
10. EWAR-in-a-box
What is EWARS-in-a-box? How can it be used to establish a functional EWAR system in an emergency?