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Traditional, hierarchical outbreak response systems have proven insufficient in such a dynamic, volatile environment.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n \n Using Sudan\u2019s 2024\u20132025 cholera outbreak as a case study, this paper proposes the\n Orchestrated Symphony Model<\/jats:italic>\n , an innovative framework that integrates systems thinking and orchestration governance, to design a model for outbreak management in fragile and conflict-affected settings.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n The model conceptualizes the Ministry of Health as a conductor leading an orchestra of diverse stakeholders. Each stakeholder represents an instrument section whose coordinated actions create a harmonized and adaptive response. Grounded in systems thinking theory, particularly the Iceberg and Biomatrix models, this framework identifies leverage points for governance, coordination, and resource optimization.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n The Orchestrated Symphony Model is proposed as a policy reform and practice improvement framework for cholera outbreak response generally and in conflict-affected settings particularly.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.3389\/fpubh.2026.1836433","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,6,30]],"date-time":"2026-06-30T05:40:32Z","timestamp":1782798032000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/crossmark-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":1,"title":["Rethinking cholera response: an orchestration framework for future preparedness in fragile conflict-affected settings, a case study from Sudan, 2025"],"prefix":"10.3389","volume":"14","author":[{"given":"Fatima 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