Connecting the region during crisis: a Community of Practice response to the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak

Authors

  • Jeyanthini Sathasivam WHO Health Emergencies Programme, World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific, Manila, Philippines , Fellow of Epidemic Intelligence Programme, Ministry of Health, Putrajaya, Malaysia
  • Wenyajing Zhang WHO Health Emergencies Programme, World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific, Manila, Philippines
  • Sarika Patel WHO Health Emergencies Programme, World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific, Manila, Philippines
  • Thilaka Chinnayah WHO Health Emergencies Programme, World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific, Manila, Philippines
  • Gina Samaan WHO Health Emergencies Programme, World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific, Manila, Philippines

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5365/wpsar.2026.17.2.1488

Keywords:

community of practice, hantavirus, disease outbreaks, collaborative learning

Abstract

This article describes the rapid activation of the Asia Pacific Health Security Action Framework Community of Practice following the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak. It highlights regional knowledge-sharing, multidisciplinary engagement, preparedness activities, and the importance of timely communication and collaboration in strengthening readiness and response during emerging public health emergencies.

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Published

15-05-2026

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News, Meeting and Conference Report

How to Cite

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Sathasivam J, Zhang W, Patel S, Chinnayah T, Samaan G. Connecting the region during crisis: a Community of Practice response to the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak. Western Pac Surveill Response J [Internet]. 2026 May 15 [cited 2026 May 16];17(2). Available from: https://ojs.wpro.who.int/ojs/index.php/wpsar/article/view/1488