7‑1‑7 bottleneck insights: Timely laboratory confirmation
Analysis of 7-1-7 data across countries shows that delayed laboratory confirmation is one of the most common bottlenecks to timely outbreak response – reported in 27% of outbreaks.
Progress in epidemic-ready primary health care: Early pilot results from four African countries (Ethiopia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Uganda), December 2023 – October 2024
BMJ Global Health article published on September 22, 2025 and describing how 7-1-7 was used to measure the outbreak performance of health facilities.
Online course: Adopting 7‑1‑7
An interactive deep dive into the adoption of the 7‑1‑7 target to take at your own pace.
To stop state-level outbreaks, Nigeria is integrating 7-1-7 in its national emergency management system
Faster detection, improved coordination and earlier responses saved lives in two recent state-level outbreaks and positioned Nigeria as a regional leader in digital preparedness.
Using 7-1-7 in cities: Tucson, Arizona
Dr. Theresa Cullen, Public Health Director of Pima County, Arizona, shares how 7-1-7 has helped Tucson fight infectious disease outbreaks (July 31, 2025).
Case study: Norovirus
After action review of a 2015 norovirus outbreak response, noting timely detection and notification, coordination successes, and lessons to strengthen future preparedness.
Case study: Schools
Poster: 7-1-7 outbreak timeliness study—Pima schools demonstrate detection, notification, and response in school-based outbreaks to inform preparedness.
Case study: Varicella
After action review of a 2022 varicella outbreak response in a shelter, noting timely detection and notification, coordination successes, and lessons to strengthen future preparedness.
Case study: Unspecified GI
After action review of a 2021 gastrointestinal outbreak response in a shelter, highlighting timely detection, key challenges, and lessons to improve preparedness.
Adopting 7-1-7 in the United States: How the target can strengthen epidemic preparedness
An outline on how 7-1-7 can improve outbreak detection, response, and preparedness in the United States, with lessons from local pilots.