Peer exchange in Uganda kickstarts 7-1-7 in South Sudan

Q&A with Dr. Angelo Group Thon of South Sudan’s Ministry of Health.
Current testing systems are a barrier to achieving the 7-1-7 target for detection, notification, and response to public health threats
Lancet Global Health correspondence published in September 2023 authored by FIND.
Budget Advocacy Toolkit for Epidemic Preparedness
Developed by the Global Health Advocacy Incubator with support from Resolve to Save Lives.
List of Bottleneck Categories
Common bottleneck categories identified through 7-1-7 use. Non exhaustive list.
Synthesis Report Template
Word template used to provide a high-level summary of 7-1-7 learning, review progress, and consolidate long-term actions.
7-1-7 Event Review Slide Template
PowerPoint template that can be used to present 7-1-7 data from a single outbreak to stakeholders.
Data Consolidation Spreadsheet
Excel template to capture 7-1-7 milestones and results and track bottlenecks and immediate and long-term actions.
7-1-7 Assessment Tool (pdf)
PDF version of the tool that can be used by public health authorities or teams responsible for initial investigation or rapid response to collect 7-1-7 data.
7-1-7 Assessment Tool (docx)
Word document that can be used by public health authorities or teams responsible for initial investigation or rapid response to collect 7-1-7 data.
Existing systems mapping tool

Word template to map existing systems and structures that can be utilized during 7-1-7 implementation to help develop an implementation plan.