Modelling and simulation methods can play an important role in guiding public health
responses to infectious diseases and emerging health threats by projecting the plausible …

Abstract Objectives The 2009 influenza A (H1N1) pandemic prompted public health
agencies worldwide to respond in a context of substantial uncertainty. While many lessons …

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the combined disciplines of public health, infectious
disease and policy modelling squarely into the spotlight. Never before have decisions …

Abstract Setting Mathematical modelling played an important role in the public health
response to COVID-19 in Canada. Variability in epidemic trajectories, modelling …

COVID-19 disease models have aided policymakers in low-and middle-income countries
(LMICs) with many critical decisions. Many challenges remain surrounding their use, from …

This study examines the use and utility of infectious disease modelling in national and
international COVID-19 outbreak response. We investigate COVID-19 modelling-policy …

BACKGROUND: Despite significant research efforts in Canada, real application of modelling
in public health decision making and practice has not yet met its full potential. There is still …

Background Given the enormity of challenges involved in pandemic preparedness, design
and implementation of effective and cost‐effective public health policies is a major task that …

Epidemiological modelling has had a crucial role as part of public health planning in
informing responses to pandemics and emerging infectious diseases. Models have helped …

The coronavirus disease pandemic has highlighted the key role epidemiologic models play
in supporting public health decision-making. In particular, these models provide estimates of …