Which surveillance systems were operational after Typhoon Haiyan?

Publication Date October 6, 2015
Author S TanteE VillaA PachoMA Galvan
Countries : Philippines,
Disaster Management Theme -
Disaster Type Tropical Cyclone
Document Type Research Paper
Languange English

Abstact :
Effective disease surveillance is vital for a successful disaster response. This study assessed the functionality of the three disease surveillance systems used post-Haiyan: Philippine Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (PIDSR), Event-based Surveillance and Response (ESR) and Surveillance in Post Extreme Emergencies and Disasters (SPEED).