To evaluate the role of Pacific Public Health Surveillance Network (PPHSN) in achieving IHR 2005 core capacities and identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities to improve coordination of surveillance in the Pacific.
Researcher: Meru Sheel (PI), Rebecca Rockett, Vitali Sintchenko, Adam Craig, Peta-Anne Zimmerman, Sajani Nadeeka, Jessica Hall, Adeline Tinessia
Funder: The Pacific Community (SPC)
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