Japan’s contribution to strengthening global health emergency workforce capacity through the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network
10.5365/wpsar.2024.15.5.1302
- Author:
Yukimasa Matsuzawa
1
;
Kanae Takagi
1
;
Haruka Iwasaki
2
;
Sangnim Lee
3
;
Hidetoshi Nomoto
2
;
Masahiro Ishikane
2
;
Mugen Ujiie
1
;
Sharon Salmon
4
;
Norio Ohmagari
2
Author Information
1. Global Outbreak Intelligence, Capacity Building and Deployment Coordination Center, Disease Control and Prevention Center, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Japan Institute for Health Security, Tokyo, Japan
2. Disease Control and Prevention Center, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Japan Institute for Health Security, Tokyo, Japan
3. Department of Respiratory Medicine, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Japan Institute for Health Security, Tokyo, Japan; Department of Epidemiology and Clinical Research, The Research Institute of Tuberculosis, Japan Anti-Tuberculosis Association, Tokyo, Japan
4. World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific, Manila, Philippines; UNSW Medicine and Health, School of Population Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
outbreak response;
Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network;
GOARN;
World Health Organization;
deployment
- From:
Western Pacific Surveillance and Response
2024;15(5):61-63
- CountryWHO-WPRO
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
This perspective article outlines Japan’s contributions to strengthening the global health emergency workforce through the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network. It highlights Japan’s strategic initiatives in training, expert deployment and institutional collaboration, underscoring how national efforts can enhance global health security.
- Full text:2025122214082932615wpsar.-15-1302 Matsuzawa FINAL.pdf
