Description of events reported to the Australian National Focal Point, 2014–2023

Authors

  • Amish Talwar National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
  • Martyn D Kirk National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5365/wpsar.2026.17.1.1335

Keywords:

disease outbreaks, disease notification, International Health Regulations

Abstract

The World Health Organization requires States Parties to report significant public health events through National Focal Points (NFPs). However, the nature and adjudication of events reported to NFPs is not well known outside of government. We summarized a sample of Australian NFP event information during 2014–2023 by year, hazard, origin and whether other NFPs were notified.

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Published

25-03-2026

How to Cite

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Talwar A, Kirk MD. Description of events reported to the Australian National Focal Point, 2014–2023. Western Pac Surveill Response J [Internet]. 2026 Mar. 25 [cited 2026 Mar. 28];17(1). Available from: https://ojs.wpro.who.int/ojs/index.php/wpsar/article/view/1335

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 1 (2026): January - March

Section

Brief Report

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