Connecting the region during crisis: a Community of Practice response to the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak
10.5365/wpsar.2026.17.2.1488
- Author:
Jeyanthini Sathasivam
1
;
Wenyajing Zhang
2
;
Sarika Patel
2
;
Thilaka Chinnayah
2
;
Gina Samaan
2
Author Information
1. WHO Health Emergencies Programme, World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific, Manila, Philippines; Fellow of Epidemic Intelligence Programme, Ministry of Health, Putrajaya, Malaysia
2. WHO Health Emergencies Programme, World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific, Manila, Philippines
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
https://ojs.wpro.who.int/ojs/index.php/wpsar/article/view/1488
- From:
Western Pacific Surveillance and Response
2026;17(2):32-34
- CountryWHO-WPRO
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
This article describes the rapid activation of the Asia Pacific Health Security Action Framework Community of Practice following the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak. It highlights regional knowledge-sharing, multidisciplinary engagement, preparedness activities, and the importance of timely communication and collaboration in strengthening readiness and response during emerging public health emergencies.
- Full text:2026072313063072946wpsar.2026.17.2.1488 Sathasivam FINAL.pdf
