APEC Emerging Infections Network: Information Sharing on Emerging Infections
Author Information
Author(s): Ann Marie Kimball, Carrie Horwitch, Patrick O'Carroll, Sumarjati Arjoso, Chaiyos Kunanusont, Ya-Shin Lin, Clifford Meyer, Laura Schubert, Phillip Dunham
Primary Institution: University of Washington
Conclusion
The APEC Emerging Infections Network aims to enhance collaboration and information sharing to combat emerging infectious diseases like multidrug-resistant tuberculosis.
Supporting Evidence
- APEC is focusing on emerging infections related to travel and food.
- The project has successfully used e-mail and web tools for information sharing.
- Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis was identified as a priority disease.
- Human networking is crucial alongside technology for addressing health issues.
Takeaway
Countries in the Asia Pacific are working together to share information about diseases that can spread through travel and food, using the internet to help them communicate better.
Methodology
The project involved site visits to several countries and the use of an Internet-based educational network for information sharing.
Limitations
APEC lacks a treaty basis for collaboration, relying instead on memoranda of understanding.
Participant Demographics
Involves multiple economies within the Asia Pacific region.
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