Strengthening cross-regional networks: evaluation of Indonesia's national Early Warning Alert and Response System by field epidemiology training programmes from Indonesia and Japan, 2023

Keiko Tsukada; Irma Gusmi Ratih; Shingo Nishiki; Munehisa Fukusumi; Atik Choirul Hidajah; Fransisca Susilastuti; Anak Agung Sagung Sawitri; I Wayan Sugihana Aradea; Tri Yunis Miko Wahyono; Helda; Dwi Sutiningsih; Nissa Kusariana; Bayu Satria Wiratama; Sugiarto; Indra Dwinata; Oderna; Isamu Kuboki; Rizki Dinar Winiar; Risky Ayunni; Nur Assyifa Daiyah Fillah; Eka Muhiriyah; Yulia Zubir; Emita Ajis; Cepi Irawansyah; Crysti Mei Manik; Firda Aisya; Husni; Orina Melisa Nasution; Tomimasa Sunagawa; Triya Novita Dinihari

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Strengthening cross-regional networks: evaluation of Indonesia's national Early Warning Alert and Response System by field epidemiology training programmes from Indonesia and Japan, 2023

Author: Keiko Tsukada ¹ ; Irma Gusmi Ratih ² ; Shingo Nishiki ³ ; Munehisa Fukusumi ¹ ; Atik Choirul Hidajah ⁴ ; Fransisca Susilastuti ⁵ ; Anak Agung Sagung Sawitri ⁶ ; I Wayan Sugihana Aradea ⁷ ; Tri Yunis Miko Wahyono ⁸ ; Helda ⁸ ; Dwi Sutiningsih ⁹ ; Nissa Kusariana ⁹ ; Bayu Satria Wiratama ¹⁰ ; Sugiarto ¹¹ ; Indra Dwinata ¹² ; Oderna ¹³ ; Isamu Kuboki ¹⁴ ; Rizki Dinar Winiar ¹⁴ ; Risky Ayunni ¹⁴ ; Nur Assyifa Daiyah Fillah ¹⁴ ; Eka Muhiriyah ² ; Yulia Zubir ² ; Emita Ajis ² ; Cepi Irawansyah ² ; Crysti Mei Manik ² ; Firda Aisya ¹⁵ ; Husni ¹⁶ ; Orina Melisa Nasution ¹⁶ ; Tomimasa Sunagawa ¹ ; Triya Novita Dinihari ²
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1. Center for Field Epidemic Intelligence, Research and Professional Development, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Tokyo, Japan
2. Directorate of Surveillance and Health Quarantine, Ministry of Health, Jakarta, Indonesia
3. Center for Field Epidemic Intelligence, Research and Professional Development, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Tokyo, Japan; Project for Strengthening Capacity for Early Warning and Response to Infectious Diseases, Japan International Cooperation Agency, Jakarta, Indonesia
4. Field Epidemiology Training Program Indonesia, Ministry of Health, Jakarta, Indonesia; Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Population and Health Promotion, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
5. Field Epidemiology Training Program Indonesia, Ministry of Health, Jakarta, Indonesia; Public Health Laboratory, Surabaya, Indonesia
6. Field Epidemiology Training Program Indonesia, Ministry of Health, Jakarta, Indonesia; Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
7. Field Epidemiology Training Program Indonesia, Ministry of Health, Jakarta, Indonesia; Bali Provincial Health Office, Bali, Indonesia
8. Field Epidemiology Training Program Indonesia, Ministry of Health, Jakarta, Indonesia; Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Public Health, University of Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia
9. Field Epidemiology Training Program Indonesia, Ministry of Health, Jakarta, Indonesia; Department of Epidemiology and Tropical Diseases, Faculty of Public Health, University of Diponegoro, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia
10. Field Epidemiology Training Program Indonesia, Ministry of Health, Jakarta, Indonesia; Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Population Health, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
11. Field Epidemiology Training Program Indonesia, Ministry of Health, Jakarta, Indonesia; Kulon Progo District Health Office, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
12. Field Epidemiology Training Program Indonesia, Ministry of Health, Jakarta, Indonesia; Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
13. Field Epidemiology Training Program Indonesia, Ministry of Health, Jakarta, Indonesia; Soppeng District Health Office, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
14. Project for Strengthening Capacity for Early Warning and Response to Infectious Diseases, Japan International Cooperation Agency, Jakarta, Indonesia
15. Public Health Emergency Operations Center, Ministry of Health, Jakarta, Indonesia
16. Field Epidemiology Training Program Indonesia, Ministry of Health, Jakarta, Indonesia
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: surveillance, epidemiology, network, public health, global health
From: Western Pacific Surveillance and Response 2025;16(3):01-04
CountryWHO-WPRO
Language:English
Abstract: The field epidemiology training programmes (FETPs) of Indonesia and Japan collaboratively conducted a surveillance evaluation in Indonesia following universal guidelines. This experience could serve as a meaningful milestone with potential applications for FETPs in other countries, thereby strengthening the FETP network and ultimately enhancing global health security.
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