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. 2008 Nov;92(6):1459-71, xii.
doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2008.06.001.

Regional infectious disease surveillance networks and their potential to facilitate the implementation of the international health regulations

Ann Marie Kimball  1 , Melinda Moore, Howard Matthew French, Yuzo Arima, Kumnuan Ungchusak, Suwit Wibulpolprasert, Terence Taylor, Sok Touch, Alex Leventhal
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Regional infectious disease surveillance networks and their potential to facilitate the implementation of the international health regulations

Ann Marie Kimball et al. Med Clin North Am. 2008 Nov.

Abstract

The International Health Regulations (IHR) 2005 present a challenge and opportunity for global surveillance and control of infectious diseases. This article examines the opportunity for regional networks to address this challenge. Two regional infectious disease surveillance networks, established in the Mekong Basin and the Middle East, are presented as case studies. The public-private partnerships in the networks have led to an upgrade in infectious disease surveillance systems in capacity building, purchasing technology equipment, sharing of information, and development of preparedness plans in combating avian influenza. These regional networks have become an appropriate infrastructure for the implementation of the IHR 2005.

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Transnationalization of infection through trade and travel.
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Implementation of transnational disease response.
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