Surveillance networks and spaces of governance: technological openness and international cooperation during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic

摘要: The ongoing 2009-10 H1N1 pandemic has highlighted the importance of global health surveillance. It has, in words WHO Director-General Margaret Chan, offered opportunity to ‘watch a unfold […] real time’. Moreover, it allowed international community more fully prepare for major infectious disease outbreaks. Whilst there is an expanding literature on biosecurity and preparedness, we argue that little consideration been given impact increased reliance event-based surveillance public governance. Using Chan’s 2007 call ‘new’ diplomacy, assess networks (such as Global Public Health Intelligence Network (GPHIN) HealthMap) informing national transnational practices relation risks posed by emerging diseases. Our analysis supported empirical data supplied GPHIN reference influenza preparedness plans. In conclusion, that, increasing availability local reporting outbreaks, these act powerful prompt initiating and, extension, cooperation. Yet, demonstrates their fragility vary between states across north south.