Pandemic Preparedness: Lessons from COVID-19, Arboviral Outbreaks, and Other Emerging Infectious Diseases
A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, and Disease Prevention".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 95
Special Issue Editor
Interests: respiratory viruses; arthropods borne diseases; epidemiological intelligence; arbovirus; neglected tropical diseases
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Dear Colleagues,
The increasing frequency of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases underscores the urgent need for a resilient and proactive approach to pandemic preparedness. The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed both strengths and gaps in global health systems, while arboviral outbreaks, such as those caused by dengue, chikungunya, and Oropouche virus, continue to challenge public health responses worldwide. These events highlight the importance of integrating surveillance, early detection, response strategies, and public health interventions to mitigate future threats.
This Special Issue aims to explore key lessons learned from recent and ongoing outbreaks, emphasizing strategies to enhance preparedness for future pandemics. We invite contributions that address various aspects of pandemic preparedness, including epidemiological surveillance, diagnostic advancements, health system resilience, vaccination strategies, vector control, and the role of climate change in disease emergence. Submissions on innovative approaches to outbreak prediction, interdisciplinary collaboration, and policy development are also encouraged.
By compiling insights from COVID-19, arboviral epidemics, and other emerging infectious diseases, this Special Issue seeks to advance scientific knowledge and inform evidence-based policies that will strengthen global health security. Researchers are invited to submit original studies, reviews, case reports, and commentaries that contribute to this critical discussion.
Prof. Dr. André Ricardo Ribas Freitas
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- pandemic preparedness
- respiratory virus
- emerging infectious diseases
- arboviruses
- climate change
- global health
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