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Overview

A response to an infectious disease event might seem unique however the process of information management should remain the same with some possible exceptions:

  • Planning - more time might be necessary to fully understand the types of data and sources of data that decision-makers will need. Historically WHO takes the lead in these situations, be sure to check with them before starting to plan.
  • Collection - the process of data collection might have health-related issues to take into considerations such as the use of mobile devices (how to disinfect). 
  • Processing - probably not much change but those with health data experience might be needed to identify possible data errors.
  • Analysis - subject matter experts are critical!
  • Dissemination - use subject matter experts in the design of products and key messages.
  • Feedback - 

CODs specific to the event could include:

  • Health facilities
  • Health boundaries
  • Insecure areas,
  • Refugee and IDP (numbers and movement)
  • Transport routes
  • Airports (including movement of people - flight paths)
  • Borders and crossing points

Recommendations

  • Use existing structures and platforms, if at all possible, such as HDX, HR.info, ReliefWeb, H.id.  There might be a push to try new systems but, as always, an emergency is not the time to try out new software or systems.
  • Many new actors might show up to provide assistance and support, be flexible to take advantage of new opportunities but don't drastically change the approach to IM as conducted in a "regular" emergency
  • Data that OCHA IMOs normally do not have experience with could be critical especially epidemiological data, reach out to subject matter experts to help analyze and present the data. 
  • Consider doing a stakeholder mapping exercise to identify data sources and information flowflows.

Outputs/Resources from Ebola Response in 2018-2020

Outputs/Resources from Ebola Response in 2014




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