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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 only a few exceptions:

• Planning -

  more time might be necessary to fully

  Reach out to your WHO or Health Cluster counterparts early in the planning process. It might take everyone time to understand the types of data

  and

  , sources of data, and information that decision-makers will need. Don’t hesitate to ask clarifying questions from your HoO or health colleagues!

• Collection -

  the process of data collection might have health related issues to take into considerations such as use of mobile devices (how to disinfect)

  Be careful not to duplicate data collection efforts, coordinate with all actors to ensure added value to the process. Note: OCHA IMOs should not be collecting or analyzing epidemiological data that should be left to health professionals. OCHA IMOs should be aggregating data from multiple sources to understand the bigger picture. 

• Processing -

  probably not much change but those with health data experience might be needed to identify possible data errors

  Consider working with health data experts when processing health-related data and review data responsibility guidelines to ensure personal data is and otherwise sensitive data are managed appropriately@not shared.

• Analysis - Once you go past descriptive analysis subject matter experts are

  critical!

  necessary for in-depth explanatory, interpretive and anticipatory analysis

• Dissemination -

  again use

  Work with a subject matter

  experts

  expert in the design of products and key messages.

• Feedback - 

CODs related to the event could include:

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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 conduced 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 flow.

Outputs/Resources from Ebola Response in 2014

• MONUSCO_EbolaTracking_FactSheet_V2_20140915.pdf
• Ebola 2014 Coordination (IM-GIS Group).xlsx
• Ebola - Key online resources - 2014.pdf
• WHO Deployment Mission Report 2014.pdf
• Ebola Virus Outbreak Response - IM Data Flow - Draft 2014 09 26.docx

Guidance

• Level 3 (L3) Activation Procedures for Infectious Disease Events

General IM Resources 

• Health Cluster Public Health Information Services (PHIS) Toolkit

• Link to Webinar on Infectious disease IM preparedness