Volume 13, Number 10—October 2007
THEME ISSUE
Global Poverty and Human Development
Perspective
Preparedness for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Pandemic in Africa
Table
Surveillance enhancements needed to address pandemic influenza and other emerging threats, Africa
Method | Needs |
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Integrated disease surveillance and response | Resources, training, local commitment |
Surveillance among health workers, students | Standard operating procedures, resources |
Mobile phone messaging | Resources and targeted application of existing technologies |
Veterinary surveillance for zoonoses | Political will to encourage stronger linkages between health and animal ministries, resources, effective models to emulate |