How Do International Organizations Contribute to Global Surveillance?

Several international organizations play pivotal roles in global surveillance:

1. World Health Organization (WHO): WHO coordinates global health responses and maintains the International Health Regulations (IHR), which require member states to report certain disease outbreaks.
2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): The CDC provides technical support and expertise to various countries, enhancing their surveillance capabilities.
3. Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN): This network facilitates rapid identification and response to infectious disease outbreaks through collaboration between multiple institutions and agencies.