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Official versus unofficial outbreak reporting through the Internet

J Woodall1

  • 1Griffin Laboratory, Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health, Slingerlands 12159, USA. jack.woodall@wadsworth.org

International Journal of Medical Informatics
|March 20, 1998
PubMed
Summary

ProMED-mail is a unique, free email service providing rapid global reporting on emerging infectious disease outbreaks. It enhances public health surveillance by complementing official systems with timely, expert-verified information.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Global Health Security

Background:

  • Numerous organizations report disease outbreaks online.
  • Limited publicly accessible, free services reach remote areas.
  • ProMED-mail bridges this gap for health workers and the public.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe ProMED-mail's role in global disease outbreak reporting.
  • To highlight its unique accessibility and rapid dissemination capabilities.
  • To demonstrate the value of public participation in disease surveillance.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizes a global email network reaching over 15,000 subscribers in 140+ countries.
  • Combines satellite, phone, and radio links for broad connectivity.
  • Employs a panel of disease experts for report verification.

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Main Results:

  • ProMED-mail disseminates emerging infectious disease outbreak reports rapidly.
  • Reports are received from official sources, media, and subscribers.
  • Often reports outbreaks faster than official channels.

Conclusions:

  • ProMED-mail effectively complements official disease reporting systems.
  • Public participation significantly enhances outbreak detection and response.
  • It provides critical, timely information to underserved regions.