This manual has been developed by several partners of the Pacific Public Health Surveillance Network (PPHSN). The network is particularly grateful to the range of clinicians and public health workers who have provided feedback during the updating of this edition of the manual.
PPHSN would also like to thank the following organisations that have supported the development of this manual: World Health Organization (WHO), the Pacific Community (SPC), Australian Aid Program and Hunter New England Local Health District and Hunter Medical Research Institute.
Comments or suggestions on this document from PPHSN members, especially Pacific Island healthcare workers, are always welcome (send an email to [email protected]).