WHO aircraft disinsection methods and procedures

WHO aircraft disinsection methods and procedures

Author: World Health Organization

Publisher: World Health Organization

Published: 2023-11-23

Total Pages: 74

ISBN-13: 9240080317

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This document describes the latest methods and procedures for disinsection of internal areas of passenger, military and cargo aircraft to prevent international transport of mosquito vectors of human diseases and protect aircraft passengers and airline crew. It provides updates on insecticide application methods and equipment, physical requirements of aerosol and residual sprays, and revised calculation tables for aerosol spray amounts required, as well as updated examples of pre-embarkation and pre-departure cabin treatment and certification requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). It is intended for use by Member States and stakeholders (e.g. airlines, airport authorities, members of the International Air Transport Association, ICAO, pesticide manufacturers and pesticide regulatory agencies). Countries that are in liaison with the departure country should observe the requirements for disinsection of arriving aircraft, taking into consideration various risk factors described in the document. The regulatory aspects of approval of products for aircraft disinsection and occupational risk assessment are beyond the scope of the document. Separate guidance is available for surveillance and control of vectors in and around airport premises. Although the prevention of importation of agricultural pests is beyond the scope of this document, many countries may require aircraft disinsection for this purpose.


Managing pesticides in agriculture and public health

Managing pesticides in agriculture and public health

Author: World Health Organization

Publisher: World Health Organization

Published: 2021-04-08

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 9240022473

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This second edition of the compendium provides brief description of all the technical guidance documents, manuals, toolkits, databases and other resources for pesticide management developed by FAO and WHO. These resources support the standards outlined in the International Code of Conduct on Pesticide Management by providing detailed information and guidance on how to manage pesticides at the different stages of their life cycle, i.e. from production to disposal of waste. The resources are principally intended for use by governments in low- and middle-income countries but they may also be useful to other stakeholders. The resources cover both agricultural and public health uses of pesticides. The documents listed in this compendium have been prepared, reviewed and adopted by FAO and WHO expert groups including, since 2007, the FAO/ WHO Joint Meeting on Pesticide Management (JMPM). The compendium will be updated regularly in the future. Older documents included in the compendium are still considered valid as the issues they address have not changed.


Managing pesticides in agriculture and public health

Managing pesticides in agriculture and public health

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2021-06-30

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 925133918X

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This second edition of the compendium provides a brief description of all the technical guidance documents, manuals, toolkits, databases and other resources for pesticide management developed by FAO and WHO. These resources support the standards outlined in the International Code of Conduct on Pesticide Management by providing detailed information and guidance on how to manage pesticides at the different stages of their life cycle, i.e. from production to disposal of waste. The resources are principally intended for use by governments in low- and middle-income countries but they may also be useful to other stakeholders. The resources cover both agricultural and public health uses of pesticides. The documents listed in this compendium have been prepared, reviewed and adopted by FAO and WHO expert groups including, since 2007, the FAO/ WHO Joint Meeting on Pesticide Management (JMPM). The compendium will be updated regularly in the future. Older documents included in the compendium are still considered valid as the issues they address have not changed.


Report of the 15th FAO/WHO joint meeting on pesticide management: 15–18 November 2022

Report of the 15th FAO/WHO joint meeting on pesticide management: 15–18 November 2022

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher: World Health Organization

Published: 2023-04-18

Total Pages: 39

ISBN-13: 9240068538

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This document is a report of the 15th FAO/WHO Joint Meeting on Pesticide Management, jointly hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and WHO at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, on 15–18 November 2022. The report describes progress on pesticide management activities of FAO and WHO and other partners (United Nations Environment Programme, CropLife International, International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, and Pesticide Action Network), status of development of new guidance and revision of existing guidance; emerging priority issues in pesticide management; and discussion on the revision of the International Code of Conduct on Pesticide Management, especially inclusion of issues related to protection of indigenous peoples and human rights-based approaches. The participants of the meeting included members of the FAO and WHO panels of experts, invited observers (representatives of the United Nations Environment Programme, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, industry and international nongovernmental organizations), and members of the FAO and WHO secretariats


Public health pesticide management: a course module

Public health pesticide management: a course module

Author: World Health Organization

Publisher: World Health Organization

Published: 2023-11-22

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 924007614X

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The course module provides the students with the knowledge and skills for developing and implementing effective strategies to control disease vectors and domestic pests (e.g. integrated vector management), with emphasis on improved management of public health pesticides throughout their life cycle. Alternative methods and strategies for pest and vector control, their cost-effectiveness and their sustainability are discussed. Students will also examine the WHO strategies, policies and guidelines for using pesticides in public health. This course was first developed in 2012 by the World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with the University of Cape Town (South Africa) and was revised in 2015. The current version incorporates major revisions and updates of the course material.


14th FAO/WHO joint meeting on pesticide management

14th FAO/WHO joint meeting on pesticide management

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2022-01-18

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 925135619X

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The 14th FAO/WHO Joint Meeting on Pesticide Management (JMPM), hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO), was held online on the afternoons of 14 and 15 October 2021. As for the 13th JMPM in October 2020, the meeting time was significantly reduced from the usual three-and-a-half days to two half days, because of the obligation to meet electronically due to COVID-19. The meeting included: an update on activities of FAO, WHO and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP); a review of progress in the production of new FAO/WHO guidance and revision of existing guidelines; proposals for developing new guidance and revising existing guidelines; a discussion of how to promote use of the guidance and agreement on next steps; a presentation on progress in the action plan for highly hazardous pesticides and the UNEP/FAO/WHO report on the impacts of pesticides and fertilizers; a presentation by the UN Special Rapporteur on Toxics and Human Rights, followed by discussion of how a human rights-based approach could be reflected in FAO/WHO guidance and in the Code of Conduct on Pesticide Management (the Code of Conduct); and a presentation of the process for revising the Code of Conduct, followed by discussion of whether an update is necessary and the issues to be considered if one is undertaken. The recommendations made by the JMPM are summarized in section 12. The list of meeting participants is attached as Annex 1.


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Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published:

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 9251386897

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Managing epidemics: key facts about major deadly diseases

Managing epidemics: key facts about major deadly diseases

Author: World Health Organization

Publisher: World Health Organization

Published: 2023-11-14

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 9240083197

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Epidemics and pandemics of infectious diseases are occurring more often, and spreading faster and further than ever, in many different regions of the world. The background factors of this threat are biological, environmental and lifestyle changes, among others. A potentially fatal combination of newly-discovered diseases, and the re-emergence of many long-established ones, demands urgent responses in all countries. Planning and preparation for epidemic prevention and control are essential. The purpose of the Managing epidemics handbook is to provide expert guidance on those response. Building on the first edition, the second edition provides concise and basic up-to-date knowledge with which World Health Organization country representatives can advise Ministries of Health to respond effectively and rapidly at the very start of an outbreak. Part I of the handbook provides insights on epidemics of the 21st century and offers context on the upsurge of recent epidemics. Part II has been updated and offers 10 key facts about 19 deadly diseases including tips on the interventions required to respond. Part III presents various Tool boxes that summarize guidance on several important topics. The handbook focuses on practical and indispensable things to know about infectious diseases that are most important for national, political and operational decision-makers; it also links readers to more exhaustive WHO guidance.