Pacific Infectious Diseases (Operational Research, Surveillance and Resilience)

We aim to provide technical expertise and support for infectious diseases operational research, surveillance and response across 3 focus areas:

• pandemic preparedness and response
• triple elimination of mother-to-child transmission of syphilis, HIV and hepatitis B
• operational research.

Many Pacific Island countries and territories experience a high, unaddressed burden of infectious diseases. The Pacific region faces unique challenges associated with geographically dispersed islands and small populations.

Our dynamic team of emerging Pasifika researchers and public health professionals has more than 20 years of technical expertise in the Pacific. We help Pacific governments and other partners respond to infectious diseases through:

• operational research
• surveillance
• building resilience to infectious disease threats.