Joint Effort by FETP Indonesia and FETP Japan Strengthens Disease Surveillance in Three Provinces in Indonesian: FETP Universitas Udayana Contributes Expertise in Collaborative Evaluation of Early Warning System

• By Admin
• Jumat, 15 Desember 2023

In a significant stride toward enhancing public health surveillance, the Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETP) of Indonesia and Japan have successfully concluded an evaluation of the Early Warning and Response System (EWARS) in three key provinces of Indonesia – East Kalimantan, Sulawesi Selatan, and Banten. The initiative, carried out in November 2023, saw active participation from FETP Universitas Udayana, a distinguished member of FETP Indonesia situated under the Master School of Public Health.

The collaborative evaluation, conducted in partnership with FETP Japan, delved into the efficiency of the early warning system in detecting and responding to diseases promptly. Representatives from FETP Universitas Udayana were integral to the evaluation process, contributing valuable insights within the FETP Universitas Airlangga in East Kalimantan.

Building on the success of the evaluation, the joint team proceeded to disseminate the results to a broad spectrum of stakeholders in 15 December 2023. The online dissemination, not limited to the three provinces, attracted enthusiastic participation from representatives of provincial health offices, district health offices, public health centers, universities, and the Ministry of Health.

FETP Japan took the lead in presenting the evaluation results, while representatives from FETP Universitas Udayana, FETP Universitas Indonesia, and FETP Universitas Gadjah Mada provided tailored recommendations for each province. This collaborative effort transcends borders, marking an international collaboration that independently evaluated the early warning system for two prevalent diseases – dengue and measles – at all levels in the three provinces.

The findings hold immense potential for refining surveillance systems and strengthening the capacity of health officers in the three provinces. Stakeholders can leverage these insights to enhance disease monitoring, improve surveillance practices, and implement recommendations aimed at fortifying public health infrastructure. This joint effort underscores the commitment of FETP Indonesia and FETP Japan to advancing community services through collaborative and impactful initiatives.