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Public Health Laboratories for Alert and Response

Public Health Laboratories for Alert and Response A WHO Guidance Document

Paperback (09 Jan 2013)

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Publisher's Synopsis

The purpose of this guidance document is to assist Member States in establishing a public health diagnostic laboratory network to support surveillance activities and enhance rapid detection and response to emerging infectious disease outbreaks. This document describes the public health laboratory system, its core functions, and factors to consider when establishing such a system.

About the Publisher

World Health Organization

WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends. In the 21st century, health is a shared responsibility, involving equitable access to essential care and collective defence against transnational threats.

Book information

ISBN: 9789290615866
Publisher: World Health Organization
Imprint: World Health Organization
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 23
Weight: 45g
Height: 201mm
Width: 142mm
Spine width: 3mm