Preparation for introducing initial risk assessment into infectious disease surveillance in Indonesia: insights from a pilot implementation, 2024–2025

Authors

  • Shingo Nishiki Project for Strengthening Capacity for Early Warning and Response to Infectious Diseases, Japan International Cooperation Agency, Jakarta, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1623-5907
  • Irma Gusmi Ratih Directorate of Surveillance and Health Quarantine, Ministry of Health, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Rizki Dinar Winiar Project for Strengthening Capacity for Early Warning and Response to Infectious Diseases, Japan International Cooperation Agency, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Nur Assyifa Daiyah Fillah Project for Strengthening Capacity for Early Warning and Response to Infectious Diseases, Japan International Cooperation Agency, Jakarta, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8790-7005
  • Eka Muhiriyah Directorate of Surveillance and Health Quarantine, Ministry of Health, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Triya Novita Dinihari Directorate of Surveillance and Health Quarantine, Ministry of Health, Jakarta, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5365/wpsar.2026.17.3.1362

Keywords:

risk assessment, surveillance, infectious disease, outbreak response, epidemic preparedness, capacity building

Abstract

In 2024, Indonesia commenced an initiative to enhance risk assessment capacity, focusing on developing guidelines and piloting initial risk assessment. This effort will facilitate a risk-based approach that supports evidence-based decision-making and proportionate public health responses, while also serving as a model for similar initiatives in other countries.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

Downloads

Published

24-09-2026

How to Cite

1.
Nishiki S, Ratih IG, Winiar RD, Fillah NAD, Muhiriyah E, Dinihari TN. Preparation for introducing initial risk assessment into infectious disease surveillance in Indonesia: insights from a pilot implementation, 2024–2025. Western Pac Surveill Response J [Internet]. 2026 Sep. 24 [cited 2026 Sep. 25];17(3). Available from: https://ojs.wpro.who.int/ojs/index.php/wpsar/article/view/1362