Solutions to common barriers to outbreak detection and response

Countries worldwide face similar bottlenecks that slow down outbreak detection, notification and response. In a series of data insights, the 7-1-7 Alliance, an initiative hosted by Resolve to Save Lives, identifies the top barriers across 150 outbreaks from nearly 20 countries and explores simple, promising solutions. Key bottlenecks include the lack of resources for outbreak investigation and low clinical suspicion among health workers. Read the data insights.