Implications of the International Health Regulations (2005) for communicable disease surveillance systems: Tunisia's experience.
Public Health
; 121(9): 690-5, 2007 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
In May 2005, the revised International Health Regulations, known as IHR (2005), were adopted in response to the evolving nature of communicable diseases (CD) and the rapid increase in global trade and travel. CD surveillance is an integral part of a country's core requirements under the regulations.METHODS:
The implications of these requirements were assessed as part of a review of the national CD surveillance system of Tunisia using a qualitative methodology of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT).RESULTS:
Tunisia is some way towards meeting the requirements of IHR (2005) while some specific areas that need to be addressed are highlighted for improvement standardization of surveillance documents, strengthening the role of the laboratory in surveillance, increased human resources and training.CONCLUSIONS:
Tunisia's experience can offer some lessons to other countries in this process. While meeting the capacity obligations of IHR (2005) requires investment and commitment, this investment will enable countries to better protect themselves against public health emergencies arising within their borders and threatening from elsewhere in the world.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Control de Enfermedades Transmisibles
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Vigilancia de la Población
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Salud Global
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Cooperación Internacional
Tipo de estudio:
Qualitative_research
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Screening_studies
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Africa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Public Health
Año:
2007
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Suiza