Description of events reported to the Australian National Focal Point, 2014–2023

Author: Amish Talwar ¹ ; Martyn D Kirk ¹
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1. National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: disease outbreaks; disease notification; International Health Regulations
From: Western Pacific Surveillance and Response 2026;17(1):08-12
CountryWHO-WPRO
Language:English
Abstract: The World Health Organization requires States Parties to report significant public health events through National Focal Points (NFPs). However, the nature and adjudication of events reported to NFPs is not well known outside of government. We summarized a sample of Australian NFP event information during 2014–2023 by year, hazard, origin and whether other NFPs were notified.
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