Health System and Pandemic Influenza Preparedness: Results from Rapid Situation Analysis (RSA) in Jakarta and Bali
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2010-05-13
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Outbreak, Surveillance and Investigation Reports
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Aim This research aims to highlights key issues pertaining to the pandemic preparedness program and challenges arising from health system context. Methods The rapid situational analysis involved review of secondary evidence, conducting interviews with a range of key stakeholders and the analysis, synthesis and triangulation of primary and secondary data. The interviews were conducted by research team members of the Faculty of Public Health University of Indonesia \& London School of Hygiene \& Tropical Medicine. The rapid situational analysis visit in Jakarta and Bali took place from 10th - 14th November 2008. Results The AI control and pandemic preparedness activities rely heavily on the health system infrastructure particularly the public sector to function. The available network of hospitals, health centers, public health offices, and public health facilities has enabled the country to respond to the emergence of human cases of avian influenza. Conclusions AI surveillance, case investigation, case management, and community control have been integrated as a part of health system functions.
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Outbreak, Surveillance and Investigation Reports; Issue 1, Vol 3, 2010; 1 - 9