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7-1-7

The Lancet Global Health
We demonstrate how the 7-1-7 target supports timely detection, notification, and response to outbreaks by assessing public health events in Brazil, Ethiopia, Liberia, Nigeria, and Uganda.
Health Security
We show how revolving outbreak investigation funds (ROIF) can accelerate outbreak response times when coupled with streamlined approval processes.
PLoS One
Could 7-1-7 help put an end to tuberculosis? Field staff in Pakistan found the target both feasible and useful for improving the timeliness of diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
IJTLD OPEN
Can 7-1-7 work for tuberculosis? Our experts explore timeliness metrics for screening and TBT delivery.
The Lancet
We make the case that clear performance standards can improve the detection, reporting, and control of infectious disease outbreaks.