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Engaging Human Rights in the Response to the Evolving Zika Virus Epidemic

Rasanathan, Jennifer J K ; Maccarthy, Sarah ; Diniz, Debora ; Torreele, Els ; Gruskin, Sofia

American journal of public health, April 2017, Vol.107(4), pp.525-531 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

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Title:
Engaging Human Rights in the Response to the Evolving Zika Virus Epidemic
Author: Rasanathan, Jennifer J K ; Maccarthy, Sarah ; Diniz, Debora ; Torreele, Els ; Gruskin, Sofia
Description: In late 2015, an increase in the number of infants born with microcephaly in poor communities in northeast Brazil prompted investigation of antenatal Zika infection as the cause. Zika now circulates in 69 countries, and has affected pregnancies of women in 29 countries. Public health officials, policymakers, and international organizations are considering interventions to address health consequences of the Zika epidemic. To date, public health responses have focused on mosquito vector eradication, sexual and reproductive health services, knowledge and technology including diagnostic test and vaccine development, and health system preparedness. We summarize responses to date and apply human rights and related principles including nondiscrimination, participation, the legal and policy context, and accountability to identify shortcomings and to offer suggestions for more equitable, effective, and sustainable Zika responses.
Is Part Of: American journal of public health, April 2017, Vol.107(4), pp.525-531
Identifier: E-ISSN: 1541-0048 ; PMID: 28207337 Version:1 ; DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2017.303658
Subjects: Disease Outbreaks ; Human Rights ; Microcephaly -- Epidemiology ; Zika Virus Infection -- Epidemiology
Language: English

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