Disease eradication in the 21st century implications for global health / edited by Stephen L. Cochi and Walter R. Dowdle ; program advisory committee, R. Bruce Alyward [and others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Cochi, Stephen L., editor.

Dowdle, Walter R., editor.

Series:

Strüngmann Forum reports.

Strüngmann Forum reports

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Communicable diseases--Prevention.

Communicable diseases.

World health.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (333 p.)

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, Mass. : MIT Press, ©2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This title takes a fresh look at the evolving concepts of disease eradication, influenced by scientific advances, field experience, societal issues, and economic realities.

Contents:

The eradication of infectious diseases : understanding the lessons and advancing experience / Stephen L. Cochi and Walter R. Dowdle

Lessons from the late stages of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative / R. Bruce Aylward

Measles and rubella eradication in the Americas : seasoned strategies for sustained success / Jon Kim Andrus ... [et al.]

Onchocerciasis : from control to possible eradication / Adrian Hopkins

Political and social determinants of disease eradication / Robert G. Hall

The role of research / Julie Jacobson

Group report : assessing the feasibility of an eradication initiative / Peter Strebel ... [et al.]

The ethical case for eradication / Claudia I. Emerson

Economic evaluation of the benefits and costs of disease elimination and eradication initiatives / Kimberly M. Thompson and Radboud J. Duintjer Tebbens

Group report : developing an eradication investment case / Kimberly M. Thompson ... [et al.]

Guidelines for preparing an eradication investment case / Damian G. Walker and Regina Rabinovich

Governance models for eradication initiatives / Kari Stoever

Managing neglected tropical disease partnerships / Andy Wright

Group report: elements of good governance in disease eradication initiatives / Kari Stoever ... [et al.]

Integration of eradication initiatives and health systems / Alan R. Hinman

How can elimination and eradication initiatives best contribute to health system strengthening? / Stewart Tyson and Robin Biellik

The impacts of measles elimination activities on immunization services and health systems in six countries / Piya Hanvoravongchai ... [et al.]

Disease eradication as a springboard for broader public health communication / Jeffrey Bates ... [et al.]

Group report : designing elimination or eradication initiatives that interface

Effectively with health systems / Muhammad Ali Pate ... [et al.].

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

OCLC-licensed vendor bibliographic record.

ISBN:

1-280-49945-1

9786613594686

0-262-30420-1

OCLC:

785937502