All countries are at different stages of prevention, preparedness, readiness, response and recovery to COVID-19. Many have implemented measures to mitigate the impact of the virus, either at national or subnational (including community / local) levels, that are adapted to their local context and needs. These experiences and lessons can be shared with others across the world as they may be useful for those who are in the midst of developing or refining their own COVID-19 preparedness, readiness and response plans.
We are thus issuing a special call for COVID-19 related case examples, lessons and best practices in preparedness.
How will the case studies be used?
Selected case studies and authors may be:
- Featured and published in the WHO websites
- Adapted for the publication in special editions of the Weekly Epidemiological Record and other peer review journals
- Requested to present their findings in the WHO meetings on preparedness, IHR and health security
- Used in WHO technical documents, thematic papers and reports with acknowledgement of authorship.
Requirements
- Total length: 700 to 1000 words, accompanied by a 150-word abstract or summary.
- Up to 12 references, that should point the readers to crucial evidence that may be from published research reports produced by institutes and governments. (Following the Vancouver style of references).
- Should include a picture, infographic, figure or table (not more than two). These would not be included in the overall word count.
Format
Case study should follow this general format
- Title: The title should be precise
- Abstract/Summary: not more than 150 words
- List of authors: Name and affiliation of all authors and contact details of corresponding author.
- Key words: List key words of the article
- Set the scene and provide evidence for the case
- Describe the case itself (e.g. from process to outcomes)
- Discuss best practices, lessons learned and challenges
- Links results to potential implications for policy and practice, including future opportunities and research questions.
- Acknowledgments: List people who provided assistance with the preparation of the case study
- References: List references that you have read and used to support the case study (up to 12 references).
- Legends: If you used any tables, figures or photographs, they must be accompanied by a title and an explanation and a source file.
Review process: A committee will review the case studies before publication.
For enquiries and submission, please click here for the requirements send an email to ehs@who.int
Note: Some of selected best-case studies will be featured in peer review journals.