An assessment of the case notification system 16 months after Typhoon Haiyan in Region 8, the Philippines

• Main Authors: Flor D' Lyn Gallardo (Author), Vikki Carr de los Reyes (Author), Ma Nemia Sucaldito (Author), Lilia Ligon-Imperio (Author), Johnette Peñas (Author), Niño Rebato (Author), Enrique Tayag (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific, 2015-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: The Philippines Department of Health uses the Philippine Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (PIDSR) system to monitor 25 diseases and syndromes that have the potential to cause outbreaks. The focus of this system is to strengthen the capacity of local government units for ear...