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ReviewJournal of evidence-based medicine2025

Synthesizing Public Health Preparedness Mechanisms for High-Impact Infectious Disease Threats: A Jurisdictional Scan.

K M Saif-Ur-Rahman, Nikita N Burke, Lena Murphy, Randal Parlour, Máirín Boland, Petek Eylul Taneri, Bearach Reynolds, Mary Horgan, John N Lavis, Declan Devane

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Review in Journal of evidence-based medicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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3citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

K M Saif-Ur-RahmanEvidence Synthesis Ireland and Cochrane Ireland, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8702-7094
Nikita N BurkeEvidence Synthesis Ireland and Cochrane Ireland, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland.
Lena MurphyFaculty of Occupational Medicine, Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland.
Randal ParlourResearch & Guideline Development Unit, National Health Protection Office (HSE), Dublin, Ireland.
Máirín BolandHealth Security Programme, National Health Protection Office, HSE, Dublin, Ireland.
Petek Eylul TaneriEvidence Synthesis Ireland and Cochrane Ireland, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland.
Bearach ReynoldsGeneral Medicine, St James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Mary HorganDepartment of Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
John N LavisMcMaster Health Forum and Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Declan DevaneEvidence Synthesis Ireland and Cochrane Ireland, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9393-7075

Funding

Health Research Board (Ireland) and the HSC Research and Development Division of the Public Health Agency (Northern Ireland) through Evidence Synthesis Ireland and Cochrane Ireland ESI-2021-001
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimHigh-impact infectious diseases pose major global health challenges, underscoring the urgent need for robust public health preparedness. Despite efforts to improve global health security, recent pandemics have revealed significant weaknesses in health systems' preparedness and response capabilities.

methodsWe reviewed and synthesized key strategies and lessons from existing public health preparedness plans for high-impact infectious diseases. This included examining national and global plans, focusing on strategic approaches, evidence integration, and real-world implementation lessons. A narrative synthesis, based on the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) model, identified effective practices and areas needing improvement.

resultsWe screened 1987 documents, selecting 38 for detailed analysis. Findings highlighted strategies for long-term health emergency preparedness, workforce development, enhancing global health frameworks, and investing in infrastructure. Challenges included maintaining laboratory detection, managing sentinel surveillance, and logistical issues. Effective approaches emphasized early threat detection, rapid response, healthcare capacity, medical supply management, and strategic communication.

conclusionsEffective public health preparedness for high-impact infectious diseases requires a coordinated approach, including early threat detection, rapid response, robust healthcare systems, and strategic communication. Past outbreaks show the need for continuous investment, evidence-based policies, and adaptable health systems. Future research should assess ongoing preparedness efforts and implementation challenges.

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Civil DefenseCommunicable DiseasesDisaster PlanningPublic HealthDisease OutbreaksGlobal HealthHumansinfectious disease threatsjurisdictional scanpreparednesspublic health emergency

Identifiers

PMID40155318
PMCPMC11953012

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