Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sripathi, Madhavi; Leelavati, T.S.; Durga, Y. Kanaka; Susmitha, D.K.; Babu, A. Mahesh; Podile, Venkateswararao Title A name given to the resource Decision-Making Models for Efficient Outbreak Response: A Management-Orientated Approach to Dengue Control in Andhra Pradesh, India Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Journal of Communicable Diseases;Volume;57;Issue;3;pp.67-72 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.24321/0019.5138.202569" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.24321/0019.5138.202569</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105018791037?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105018791037?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Sripathi M., K L Business School, KLEF, Deemed to be University, Vaddeswaram, Andhra Pradesh, India; Leelavati T.S., Seshadri Rao Gudlavalleru Engineering College, Andhra Pradesh, Gudlavalleru, India; Durga Y.K., K L Business School, KLEF, Deemed to be University, Vaddeswaram, Andhra Pradesh, India; Susmitha D.K., Seshadri Rao Gudlavalleru Engineering College, Andhra Pradesh, Gudlavalleru, India; Babu A.M., VIT AP University, Andhra Pradesh, India; Podile V., K L University, India Description An account of the resource Dengue remains a serious health challenge across India, and Andhra Pradesh faces repeated outbreaks that put a heavy strain on hospitals, clinics, and communities. Combating this disease isnt just about tracking casesits about making quick, smart decisions to control its spread effectively. This study looks into different decision-making approaches that can help improve how Andhra Pradesh responds to dengue outbreaks, making actions faster and more targeted. Using a mix of existing epidemiological data, interviews with health officials and community leaders, and simulated scenarios, the research explores how tools like Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA), the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), and Decision Tree Analysis can assist in choosing the best strategies. These models help prioritise interventions such as resource distribution, vector control efforts, and public awareness campaigns, especially when dealing with uncertainties like limited resources or unpredictable case surges. The findings indicate that integrating these decision-making frameworks into public health planning can foster better coordination among policymakers, healthcare workers, and local authorities. This improved coordination can lead to quicker responses, more effective use of resources, and ultimately, a reduction in dengue cases and their impact on communities. The study emphasises that combining management science tools with traditional epidemiology isnt just helpfulits essential for strengthening outbreak preparedness. Plus, these approaches can be adapted to tackle other communicable diseases in India and similar settings worldwide, paving the way for smarter, more resilient public health systems. 2025, Indian Society for Malaria and Communicable Diseases. All rights reserved. Subject The topic of the resource Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP); Decision Tree Analysis; Decision-Making Models; Dengue Control; Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA); Outbreak Response Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Indian Society for Malaria and Communicable Diseases Relation A related resource ISSN: 195138; CODEN: JCDSB Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Open Access; Hybrid Gold Open Access Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online