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0136/2017 - Health Surveillance and response in the regional realm: a preliminary study on the Zika Virus Fever case.
Vigilância e resposta em saúde no plano regional: um estudo preliminar do caso da febre do zika vírus.

Author:

• Flávia Thedim Costa Bueno - Bueno, Flávia Thedim Costa - Rio de Janeiro - Universidade de Sao Paulo, Fauldade de Saúde Pública - <flaviatcbueno@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4154-4448

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Abstract:

Although the Zika virus was known since the 50´s, it had not received much attention of the international community so far. Between 2015 and 2016, the virus spread all over Brazil and suspicions arouse on the link between the infection and the rise of neurological disturbs, which was considered a National Public Health Emergency. On February 1st, 2016, the World Health Organization declared this suspicion a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), triggering a response, following the International Health Regulations. The Zika virus is also affecting is almost all of the South American countries. Therefore, many international organizations – PAHO/WHO, UNASUR and MERCOSUR – are developing actions to combat the virus and respond to this situation. The purpose of this article is to critically analyze the Brazilian and the South American regional response to the PHEIC declarationFebruary to September, 2016, by employing qualitative methodology, by means of bibliographical survey and document analysis. In this context, PAHO/WHO stood out in relation to the other organizations. Furthermore, the political conjuncture in the region seems to have an important role in the instability of MERCOSUR and UNASUR, which can affect their capacity to response and its effectiveness.

Keywords:

Zika VirusInternational CooperationGlobal HealthRegional Integration

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Bueno, Flávia Thedim Costa. Health Surveillance and response in the regional realm: a preliminary study on the Zika Virus Fever case.. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2017/Mar). [Citado em 27/09/2024]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/health-surveillance-and-response-in-the-regional-realm-a-preliminary-study-on-the-zika-virus-fever-case/16182



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