Public Health Surveillance Officer
As a Public Health Surveillance Officer with the WISH-Pacific Project, Unise is dedicated to enhancing healthcare accessibility for rural communities, particularly for persons living with disabilities (PLWD). In her role, she tracks notifiable diseases and develops plans for enhanced surveillance of typhoid, leptospirosis, and dengue, which aim to increase screening rates. Unise is particularly focused on identifying and addressing barriers to treatment-seeking, such as travel costs and social stigma, to ensure that everyone, especially those with disabilities, can access essential health services. Her background in community-based initiatives and data management supports her commitment to improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations.