Table听1 WHO鈥檚 7鈥�1鈥�7 metrics for outbreak management evaluation
Milestones | Date DD/MM/YY | Narrative Briefly describe key observations in this interval and how the date was determined |
|---|---|---|
Date of emergence For endemic diseases: the date on which a predetermined increase in case incidence over baseline rates occurred For non-endemic diseases: the date on which the index case or first epidemiologically linked case first experienced symptoms For other public health events: date the threat first met criteria as a reportable event based on country reporting standards | 听 | 听 |
Date of detection Date the event is first recorded by any source or in any system | ||
Date of notification Date the event is first reported to a public health authority responsible for action | ||
Date of early response initiation Date on which the first of the seven early response actions occurred (see below) 1. Initiate investigation or deploy investigation/response team 2. Conduct epidemiologic analysis of burden, severity, and risk factors, and perform initial risk assessment 3. Obtain laboratory confirmation of the outbreak etiology 4. Initiate appropriate case management and infection prevention and control (IPC) measures in health facilities 5. Initiate appropriate public health countermeasures in affected communities 6. Initiate appropriate risk communication and community engagement activities 7. Establish a coordination mechanism | 听 | 听 |