# Twenty-four years of response: an analysis of Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network deployments to and from the WHO Western Pacific Region

## TL;DR

This paper analyzes 24 years of deployments by the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network in the WHO Western Pacific Region to improve future public health emergency responses.

## Contribution

The study provides a detailed regional analysis of outbreak response deployments and highlights the need for better coordination and partner engagement.

## Key findings

- The Network has been crucial in deploying experts during public health emergencies in the Western Pacific Region.
- A well-coordinated surge workforce is essential for effective outbreak response.
- Enhanced engagement with regional and global partners can strengthen future responses.

## Abstract

Since its inception in April 2000, the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network has played a pivotal role in coordinating the rapid deployment of technical experts to support countries, when requested, during public health emergencies. This paper presents a regional analysis of the Network’s deployments within, to and from the World Health Organization Western Pacific Region over the past 24 years. The findings emphasize the critical importance of a well coordinated surge workforce and advocate for enhanced partner engagement with strategic utilization of regional and global expertise to strengthen future outbreak responses.