Satellite communications in health emergencies: no longer a luxury
This article highlights the vital role of affordable satellite communications during health emergencies. Drawing on examples from Vanuatu and Tonga, it underscores the importance of integrating satellite technologies into disaster preparedness for effective communication and response.
Authors
- Erin Noste (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3709-7857)
- Jan-Erik Larsen
- Pierre-Yves Beauchemin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3612-4306)
- Sean Casey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2934-3643)
- Anthony Cook (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3420-0652)
- Eystein Grusd
- Aristides Poblete Alonzo
- Misheel Enkhdalai
Institutions
- University of San Diego (US)
- UNSW Sydney (AU)
- University of California San Diego (US)
- World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific (PH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Western Pacific surveillance response journal
- Published
- 2025-03-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5365/wpsar.2025.16.1.1217
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.76