======The ASEAN Protocol of Cross-Border Contact Tracing and Rapid Outbreak Investigation======
This report presents the ASEAN Protocol for Cross-Border Contact Tracing and Rapid Outbreak Investigation, aimed at enhancing regional preparedness and response to communicable diseases like COVID-19.  \\ 
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|Report location:  |[[https://asean.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ASEAN-Contact-Tracing-Protocol_Final_20221215.pdf|source]]   |
|Language:  |English  |
|Publisher:  |<WRAP> 
ASEAN
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|Authors:  | Endang Budi Hastuti,  Grace Lovita Tewu,  Made Dharmajanti,  Masdalina Pane,  Rita Ratna Puri,  Sholah Imari, Hariadi Wibisono  |
|Geographic focus:  |Southeast Asia, Asean Member States   |
|Page count:  |56  |

=====Methods=====
The research method involved discussions and agreements among ASEAN National Focal Points, the development of questionnaires, and the formulation of guidelines based on existing national and ASEAN mechanisms, platforms, and strategic frameworks.  \\ 
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=====Key Insights=====
The ASEAN Protocol outlines a framework for cross-border contact tracing and rapid outbreak investigation among member states to prevent and mitigate future waves of COVID-19 and similar diseases. It emphasizes the importance of regional connectivity, coordination, and information sharing under the International Health Regulation 2005, and proposes specific mechanisms for cross-border information sharing and outbreak management.  \\ 
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