Response to the 2009-H1N1 Influenza Pandemic in the Mekong Basin
Author Information
Author(s): Melinda Moore, David J Dausey
Primary Institution: RAND Corporation
Hypothesis
How did the Mekong Basin countries respond to the 2009-H1N1 influenza pandemic?
Conclusion
Health leaders in the Mekong Basin perceived their pandemic responses as effective, particularly in surveillance and information sharing.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants rated their country's pandemic response performance as good in both 2009 and 2010.
- Post-pandemic ratings showed strengths in surveillance and information sharing.
- Countries perceived that MBDS cooperation added value to their pandemic responses.
Takeaway
Countries in the Mekong Basin worked together to handle the 2009-H1N1 flu outbreak, and they thought they did a good job, especially in sharing information.
Methodology
Two surveys were conducted among health leaders from six countries in the Mekong Basin, assessing their pandemic response performance.
Potential Biases
Responses may reflect individual biases of health leaders rather than objective measures of performance.
Limitations
The study relied on subjective assessments from a small number of respondents and could not directly link perceived performance to actual outcomes.
Participant Demographics
Health leaders from six countries: Cambodia, China (Yunnan and Guangxi), Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
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