Pandemic Planning Learning Module 1

Overview

Preparing for the next epidemic or pandemic begins with effective planning. The Pandemic Planning Learning Module 1 (PPLM 1) is a foundational resource designed to build resilience and enhance preparedness by equipping pandemic planning teams with the practical skills needed to respond to emerging health threats. Employing an adult-based and experiential learning approach (simulation-based), the purpose of PPLM 1 is to equip public health professionals and relevant stakeholders with the essential knowledge and skills to participate in the development, testing, dissemination and implementation of pandemic plans.

The module is highly adaptable and can be integrated into various training programs, including: field epidemiology training programmes, academic and professional public health courses, disaster management training programmes, short courses offered by Ministries of Health, WHO Collaborating Centres, or capacity-strengthening agencies, and One Health initiatives.

By focusing on real-world application and fostering collaboration across sectors, PPLM 1 prepares participants to navigate complex challenges in pandemic planning, ensuring a proactive and coordinated approach to future health emergencies.

To request the exercise package, kindly complete the request form available here. For further information about the PRET foresight exercise, feel free to reach out to us at pret@who.int.