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A partnership in epidemiological research.

E Fox¹, E A Abbatte, H H Wassef

¹United States Naval Medical Research Unit No. 3, Cairo, Egypt.

World Health Forum

|January 1, 1991

Summary

Ten epidemiological investigations in Djibouti yielded crucial infectious disease risk data for the Ministry of Health. Success was driven by strong collaboration between the Ministry, a US naval medical unit, and the World Health Organization.

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Area of Science:

Epidemiology
Public Health
Infectious Diseases

Background:

Djibouti faces significant infectious disease risks.
Limited epidemiological data previously existed for the region.

Purpose of the Study:

To conduct epidemiological investigations in Djibouti.
To provide actionable information on infectious disease risks to the Ministry of Health.

Main Methods:

Ten epidemiological investigations were completed by four medical research teams.
Collaboration between the Ministry of Health, a United States naval medical research unit, and the World Health Organization (WHO) was central.

Main Results:

Valuable information on infectious disease risks was generated.

Keywords:

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome--prevention and control Africa Africa South Of The Sahara Arab Countries Coordination Developing Countries Diseases Djibouti Eastern Africa Epidemiologic Methods French Speaking Africa Goals Hiv Infections Organization And Administration Planning Program Development Programs Research Methodology Viral Diseases

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The collaborative approach facilitated successful information gathering.

Conclusions:

Cooperation among national health authorities, international research units, and global health organizations is vital for effective infectious disease surveillance.
The investigations provided essential data to inform public health strategies in Djibouti.