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Global Health Security
Infectious Disease Surveillance
Public Health Capacity Building

Background:

Capacity-building initiatives are crucial for public health.
These initiatives involve laboratory infrastructure, disease surveillance, technical expertise, and training.
The Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center's Division of Global Emerging Infections Surveillance and Response System (AFHSC-GEIS) significantly contributed to global emerging infectious disease (EID) surveillance.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the scope and impact of AFHSC-GEIS capacity-building efforts.
To highlight the collaboration with international health ministries and institutions.
To demonstrate support for national and regional EID reference laboratories.

Main Methods:

Capacity-building initiatives were implemented globally.
Partnerships were established with Ministries of Health, Agriculture, and Defense.
Support was provided for laboratory infrastructure, equipment, and reference testing.

Main Results:

Over 80 government entities in multiple countries were engaged.
Support extended to 52 national influenza centers and EID reference laboratories in 46 countries.
Reference testing and laboratory support reached over 500 field sites in 74 countries.

Conclusions:

AFHSC-GEIS capacity-building efforts significantly enhanced global EID surveillance and response.
These initiatives aided countries in meeting International Health Regulations (2005) milestones.
Collaborative efforts strengthened global public health infrastructure and preparedness.