JSI: How Pakistan’s Rapid Response Disease Surveillance Teams Save Lives and Protect Communities

Published on December 15, 2024

JSI's article highlights the work of Pakistan's rapid response disease surveillance teams, which swiftly addressed a diphtheria case in a village. The team provided immediate medical care to a young girl, Murk, and conducted widespread community testing. They also vaccinated local residents to prevent future outbreaks. The initiative, supported by USAID's IHSS-SD Activity, strengthens health security by training response teams and enhancing disease surveillance systems across Pakistan. To read more, click the link below!

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