7-1-7 Training Workshop

BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT 

The 7-1-7 approach to strengthening health security uses timeliness metrics to assess how well early detection and response systems are performing in real-world situations, generating actionable data for both real-time and long-term improvement. The 7-1-7 target sets three performance standards: 7 days to detect a disease outbreak, 1 day to notify relevant public health authorities, and 7 days to complete early response actions. Regional, national and local health authorities worldwide are adopting the 7-1-7 target because it offers a practical approach to rapidly and continuously improving disease detection and response systems. It identifies critical early bottlenecks and empowers authorities to quickly implement solutions for rapid and continuous improvement. 7-1-7’s clear and simple metrics promote transparency and make it a powerful tool when advocating for resources and policies needed for long-term improvement. Interest in adopting the 7-1-7 target is growing, with countries and organizations across the globe –…