Public Health Events of unknown Etiology: A Framework for Response in the African Region

In concordance with the International Health Regulations (IHR) and the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) regional strategy , this framework comprises three cyclic phases:
Phase I, Preparedness;
Phase II, Response; and
Phase III, Monitoring and evaluation.
When reviewing this framework in preparation for a future PHE of IUE (Phases I and III), users are encouraged to complement the framework’s guidance with a review of relevant literature. However, once a PHE of IUE is potentially under way (Phases II and III), the framework’s step-by-step implementation processes may facilitate a timely and effective public health response.