Public health response
With support from WHO, national health authorities in Thailand have implemented the following public health measures:
enhanced surveillance at points of entry, healthcare facilities and at the community level through the network of Village Health Volunteers;
performed regular risk assessments, heightened media monitoring and rumour surveillance, and established a dedicated telephone hotline;
sensitized rapid response teams;
improved diagnostic testing at designated laboratories;
reviewed and strengthened arrangements for infection prevention and control, clinical management and healthcare facility preparedness;
coordinated risk communication of appropriate messages to communities, travellers and healthcare workers.