Evaluating and strengthening the health system of Curacao to improve its performance for future outbreaks of vector-borne diseases

Background: Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) such as dengue, chikungunya, and Zika pose a significant challenge to health systems in countries they affect, especially countries with less developed healthcare systems. Therefore, countries are encouraged to work towards more resilient health systems. This qualitative study aims to examine the performance of the health system of the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao regarding the prevention and control of VBDs in the last decade by using the WHO health system building blocks. Methods: From November 2018 to December 2020, a multi-method qualitative st... Mehr ...