Synthesizing Public Health Preparedness Mechanisms for High-Impact Infectious Disease Threats: A Jurisdictional Scan.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

High-impact infectious diseases pose major global health challenges, underscoring the urgent need for robust public health preparedness. Despite efforts to improve global health security, recent pandemics have revealed significant weaknesses in health systems' preparedness and response capabilities.

Methods

We reviewed and synthesized key strategies and lessons from existing public health preparedness plans for high-impact infectious diseases. This included examining national and global plans, focusing on strategic approaches, evidence integration, and real-world implementation lessons. A narrative synthesis, based on the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) model, identified effective practices and areas needing improvement.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Saif-Ur-Rahman KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11953012 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature