Disease Eradication in the 21st Century: Implications for Global Health (Volume 7) (Strüngmann Forum Reports (7))

Experts explore the biological, social, and economic complexities of eradicating disease. Disease eradication represents the ultimate in global equity and the definitive outcome of good public health practice. Thirty years ago, the elimination of smallpox defined disease eradication as a monumental global achievement with lasting benefits for society. Today, the global commitment to eradicate polio and guinea worm and heightened interest in the potential eradication of other infectious diseases, including measles/rubella, lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, and malaria, dominate public health concerns. But what does it take to eradicate a disease? This book takes a fresh look at the evolving concepts of disease eradication, influenced by scientific advances, field experience, societal issues, and economic realities. A diverse group of experts from around the world, representing a range of disciplines, examines the biological, social, political, and economic complexities of eradicating a disease. The book details lessons learned from the initiatives against polio, measles/rubella, and onchocerciasis. Further chapters examine ethical issues, the investment case, governance models, organizational and institutional arrangements, political and social factors, feasibility of eradication goals, priority setting, and the integration of disease eradication programs with existing health systems. Contributors Stephen L. Cochi, Walter R. Dowdle, Claudia I. Emerson, Kimberly M. Thompson, Radboud J. Duintjer Tebbens, Regina Rabinovich, Lesong Conteh, B. Fenton Hall, Peter A. Singer, Maya Vijayaraghavan, Damian G. Walker, Kari Stoever, Julie Jacobson, Andy Wright, Chris Maher, Bruce Aylward, Ali Jaffer Mohamed, T. Jacob John, Robert S. Scott, Robert Hall, Jeffrey Bates, Sherine Guirguis, Thomas Moran, Peter Strebel, Eric A. Ottesen, Ciro de Quadros, Linda Muller, Jai Prakash Narain, Ole Wichmann, Alan R. Hinman, Stewart Tyson, Robin Biellik, Piya Hanvoravongchai, Sandra Mounier-Jack, Valeria Oliveira Cruz, Dina Balabanova, Yayehyirad Kitaw, Tracey Koehlmoos, Sebastião Loureiro, Mitike Molla, Ha Trong Nguyen, Pierre Ongolo-Zogo, Umeda Sadykova, Harbandhu Sarma, Maria Gloria Teixeira M, Jasim Uddin, Alya Dabbagh, Ulla Kou Griffiths, Muhammad Ali Pate, John O. Gyapong, Adrian Hopkins, Dairiku Hozumi, Mwelecele Malecela The Eradication Of Infectious Diseases : Understanding The Lessons And Advancing Experience / Stephen L. Cochi And Walter R. Dowdle -- Lessons From The Late Stages Of The Global Polio Eradication Initiative / R. Bruce Aylward -- Measles And Rubella Eradication In The Americas : Seasoned Strategies For Sustained Success / Jon Kim Andrus ... [et Al.] -- Onchocerciasis : From Control To Possible Eradication / Adrian Hopkins -- Political And Social Determinants Of Disease Eradication / Robert G. Hall -- The Role Of Research / Julie Jacobson -- Group Report : Assessing The Feasibility Of An Eradication Initiative / Peter Strebel ... [et Al.] -- The Ethical Case For Eradication / Claudia I. Emerson -- Economic Evaluation Of The Benefits And Costs Of Disease Elimination And Eradication Initiatives / Kimberly M. Thompson And Radboud J. Duintjer Tebbens -- Group Report : Developing An Eradication Investment Case / Kimberly M. Thompson ... [et Al.] -- Guidelines For Preparing An Eradication Investment Case / Damian G. Walker And Regina Rabinovich -- Governance Models For Eradication Initiatives / Kari Stoever -- Managing Neglected Tropical Disease Partnerships / Andy Wright -- Group Report: Elements Of Good Governance In Disease Eradication Initiatives / Kari Stoever ... [et Al.] -- Integration Of Eradication Initiatives And Health Systems / Alan R. Hinman -- How Can Elimination And Eradication Initiatives Best Contribute To Health System Strengthening? / Stewart Tyson And Robin Biellik -- The Impacts Of Measles Elimination Activities On Immunization Services And Health Systems In Six Countries / Piya Hanvoravongchai ... [et Al.] -- Disease Eradication As A Springboard For Broader Public Health Communication / Jeffrey Bates ... [et Al.] -- Group Report : Designing Elimination Or Eradication Initiatives That Interface -- Effectively With Health Systems / Muhammad Ali Pate ... [et Al.]. Edited By Stephen L. Cochi And Walter R. Dowdle ; Program Advisory Committee, R. Bruce Alyward ... [et Al.]. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [291]-311) And Index. Disease eradication represents the ultimate in global equity and the definitive outcome of good public health practice. Thirty years ago, the elimination of smallpox defined disease eradication as a monumental global achievement with lasting benefits for society. Today, the global commitment to eradicate polio and guinea worm, and heightened interest in the potential eradication of other infectious diseases, including measles/rubella, lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, and malaria, dominate public health concerns. But what does it take to eradicate a disease? This book takes a look at the evolving concepts of disease eradication, influenced by scientific advances, field experience, societal issues, and economic realities. A diverse group of experts from around the world, representing a range of disciplines, examines the biological, social, political, and economic complexities of eradicating a disease. The book details lessons learned from the initiatives against polio, measles/rubella, and onchocerciasis. Further chapters examine ethical issues, the investment case, governance models, organizational and institutional arrangements, political and social factors, the feasibility of eradication goals, priority setting, and the integration of disease eradication programs with existing health systems