- Title Pages
- The Ernst Strüngmann Forum
- List of Contributors
- 1 The Eradication of Infectious Diseases
- 2 Lessons From the Late Stages of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative
- 3 Measles and Rubella Eradication in the Americas
- 4 Onchocerciasis: From Control to Possible Eradication
- 5 Political and Social Determinants of Disease Eradication
- 6 The Role of Research
- 7 Group Report: Assessing the Feasibility of an Eradication Initiative
- 8 The Moral Case for Eradication
- 9 Economic Evaluation of the Benefits and Costs of Disease Elimination and Eradication Initiatives
- 10 Group Report: Developing an Eradication Investment Case
- 11 Guidelines for Preparing an Eradication Investment Case
- 12 Governance Models for Eradication Initiatives
- 13 Managing Neglected Tropical Disease Partnerships
- 14 Group Report: Elements of Good Governance in Disease Eradication Initiatives
- 15 Integration of Eradication Initiatives and Health Systems
- 16 How Can Elimination and Eradication Initiatives Best Contribute to Health Systems Strengthening?
- 17 The Impacts of Measles Elimination Activities on Immunization Services and Health Systems in Six Countries
- 18 Disease Eradication as a Springboard for Broader Public Health Communication
- 19 Group Report: Designing Elimination or Eradication Initiatives that Interface Effectively with Health Systems
- List of Acronyms
- Bibliography
- Subject Index
The Eradication of Infectious Diseases
The Eradication of Infectious Diseases
Understanding the Lessons and Advancing Experience
- Chapter:
- (p.1) 1 The Eradication of Infectious Diseases
- Source:
- Disease Eradication in the 21st Century
- Author(s):
Stephen L. Cochi
Walter R. Dowdle
- Publisher:
- The MIT Press
The central meeting of the Ernst Strüngman Forum on “Disease Eradication in the Context of Global Health in the 21st Century” brought together a diverse group of experts who discussed the concepts of disease eradication and a variety of critical issues. This chapter begins with the goals of the forum and the issues discussed. It then discusses the criteria for disease eradication programs, which include the biological and technical feasibility, societal and political support, economic considerations, linkage with health systems, and delivery of other health interventions. The chapter also lists the lessons from past and current eradication programs or initiatives.
Keywords: Ernst Strüngman Forum, disease eradication, health systems, health interventions, eradication, initiatives
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- Title Pages
- The Ernst Strüngmann Forum
- List of Contributors
- 1 The Eradication of Infectious Diseases
- 2 Lessons From the Late Stages of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative
- 3 Measles and Rubella Eradication in the Americas
- 4 Onchocerciasis: From Control to Possible Eradication
- 5 Political and Social Determinants of Disease Eradication
- 6 The Role of Research
- 7 Group Report: Assessing the Feasibility of an Eradication Initiative
- 8 The Moral Case for Eradication
- 9 Economic Evaluation of the Benefits and Costs of Disease Elimination and Eradication Initiatives
- 10 Group Report: Developing an Eradication Investment Case
- 11 Guidelines for Preparing an Eradication Investment Case
- 12 Governance Models for Eradication Initiatives
- 13 Managing Neglected Tropical Disease Partnerships
- 14 Group Report: Elements of Good Governance in Disease Eradication Initiatives
- 15 Integration of Eradication Initiatives and Health Systems
- 16 How Can Elimination and Eradication Initiatives Best Contribute to Health Systems Strengthening?
- 17 The Impacts of Measles Elimination Activities on Immunization Services and Health Systems in Six Countries
- 18 Disease Eradication as a Springboard for Broader Public Health Communication
- 19 Group Report: Designing Elimination or Eradication Initiatives that Interface Effectively with Health Systems
- List of Acronyms
- Bibliography
- Subject Index
