About the Weekly Epidemiological Surveillance Report
The Weekly Epidemiological Surveillance Report (WESR) is a public health bulletin owned and published by the Division of Epidemiology, Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health. Thailand. Since 1969, the Division has been preparing disease surveillance reports, and since 1982, it has been publishing epidemiological information through the WESR. Its primary goal is to disseminate essential public health findings, correct misinformation, and publish academic articles on disease surveillance, prevention and control, and potential public health threats. Furthermore, the WESR provides an overview of the public health situation at both local and national levels in a timely and objective manner.
Policy and scope of publication
The main mission of the Division of Epidemiology is to disseminate information and provide early warnings about disease outbreaks and health threats. The WESR serves as a key channel for public health communication among the Thai government, public health professionals, and the general public.
The WESR publishes articles on surveillance and preventive and control measures for communicable diseases, non-communicable diseases, and occupational and environmental diseases. Additionally, it also publishes original research articles, progress reports of Projects, case reports, and outbreak investigation reports. Furthermore, the WESR also provides guidelines to relevant agencies to use in implementing disease surveillance systems and disease/health threats prevention and control programs promptly and effectively.
Vision
We will publish a high-quality report on the situation. Epidemiology, knowledge, and recommendations for public health care Timely disease survey and control in 2025.
Mission
We are committed to providing epidemiological and public health information. Reliable, timely and easily accessible, which health professionals can apply in disease prevention and control.
Goal
WESR aims to protect and improve the health of Thai people by presenting the public health situation correctly. to government organizations and public health at all levels so they can take actions that are informed by science.
Language
The WESR publishes articles in Thai language and English language.
Frequency
The WESR is published monthly and is online. on a monthly basis comprising 4-5 original articles and weekly reports.
Fees
The WESR offers free online access, free submission, and free publication services.
Record our history
The Health Situation and Trend Project
1959
Conducted “The Health Situation and Trend Project” with support from WHO
Disease Tracking System: 506 total reports
1968
Disease Tracking System: All 506 Reports or 506 Reporting System with White Card.
The Beginning of WESR
1969
Start to published the National Weekly Epidemiology Surveillance Report (WESR).
1959
1958
1968
1968
1969
Disease Surveillance Reporting
1968
Start the disease notification by postcard. At the beginning, 14 disease were included
Disease Tracking System: 506 total reports
1968
Disease Tracking System: Total 506 Reports or 506 Reporting System with Computer System Develop reports in electronic format.