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KMID : 1143420200130010002
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Public Health Weekly Report
2020 Volume.13 No. 1 p.2 ~ p.7
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Reorganization of National Notifiable Infectious Diseases Classification System
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Kim Yeon-Hee
Kwon Dong-Hyok
Lee Dong-Han
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Abstract
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To prevent and control the occurrence of infectious diseases, manage epidemics and improve public health in Korea, the
「Communicable Diseases Act」 was passed in 1957, and the first classification system of national notifiable infectious
diseases was created. The classification system is periodically revised as new pathogens emerge and the incidences of
diseases decrease. To respond to the emergence of novel infectious diseases and changes in the pattern of infectious
diseases, a ‘Group’ system (Groups 1-2-3-4) was established in 2000 to classify national notifiable infectious diseases. After the 2015 MERS outbreak in Korea, there was a need for a new classification system and a new management system for infectious diseases for the public health crisis response. Through a revision of the 1957 law, a reorganization of the 'Grade' system (Grades 1-2-3-4) that categorizes 86 types of infectious diseases by severity, transmission rate, uarantine level, and declaration time of the disease was implemented on January 1, 2020. Regarding the timing of declaration, Grade 1 infectious diseases must be reported 'immediately', and Grade2 and 3 infectious diseases must be reported 'within 24 hours'. Furthermore, the penalties for violating declaration time were strengthened.The reorganization of the national notifiable infectious disease classification system aims to improve awareness of infectious diseases among the public and medical practitioners. Consequently, it is expected that the national infectious disease management system will be strengthened.
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KEYWORD
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Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act, National notifiable infectious diseases, Public health
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