Year: 2020
Type: article
Abstract: Highlights lControl measures based on epidemiological principles and clear directions are critical for mitigation of disease transmission.Sri Lanka is well-recognized for its strong public health system that has been able to control or eliminate many communicable diseases. lThe WHO has recommended ten areas of strategic guidance and training for prevention and control of community transmission that could be adopted to country context.These include, 1.National coordination, 2. Risk communication and community engagement, 3. Public health measures, 4. Case management and health services, 5. Infection prevention and control, 6. Surveillance and risk and severity assessments, 7. National laboratory systems, 8. Logistics, procurement and supply management, 9. Maintenance of essential services, and 10.Research and development.
Authors: Irshad Mashood, R. M. T. D. Rathnayake, G. S. Dissanayake, W. D. J. K. Amarasena, W. M. P. C. Weerasinghe, Shiyam Ahmed, D. C. Welgama, B. M. I. Gunawardana, A. W. P. I. Gunathilaka, Suwani Dasanayake, Nirma D. Alpitiarachchi, Withanage Iresha Udayangani Jayawickrama, Charith Amidha Hettiarachchi, S. M. Arnold, Ruwan Ferdinando, Athula Liyanapathirana
Language: English
Subfield: Modeling and Simulation
Field: Mathematics
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W3098528397