The document is a PowerPoint presentation titled "INTERIM GUIDANCE: How to safely ship human blood samples from suspected Ebola or Marburg cases within a country by road, rail, and sea." Created by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2017, it provides a comprehensive guide on the safe shipment of potentially infectious blood samples. The presentation outlines the importance of temperature mapping and the necessary equipment for shipping. It emphasizes the need to notify the National Reference Laboratory and the lead epidemiologist or medical officer about the impending shipment. The guide offers a step-by-step approach to packaging, including the use of absorbent materials, cushioning, and leak-proof containers. It provides specific instructions for handling samples that require refrigeration and those that don't. The presentation also includes labeling guidelines, ensuring that shipments are clearly marked as infectious substances. The final steps involve coordinating with the transporting company and notifying the National Reference Laboratory about the dispatched samples. The document underscores the importance of adhering to these guidelines to ensure the safety of all involved and the integrity of the samples.
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