CDC Support for Global Public Health Emergency Management
Emerging Infectious Diseases
|November 21, 2017
Summary
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) enhances global public health emergency management (PHEM) capacity. This strengthens international response to infectious disease outbreaks, reducing illness and death worldwide.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- International Health Regulations
Background:
- Global health security is critical, as demonstrated by recent pandemics and infectious disease outbreaks.
- Effective response requires robust international collaboration and preparedness.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a history of supporting global health initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the CDC's strategy for strengthening Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) capacity in nations worldwide.
- To highlight the alignment of PHEM principles with the International Health Regulations (IHR) 2005.
- To detail the methods and partnerships employed by the CDC to support global health security.
Main Methods:
- Providing in-country technical assistance to partner nations.
- Assisting in the development of comprehensive public health emergency plans and procedures.
- Offering fellowship opportunities for public health emergency managers to build expertise.
Main Results:
- Strengthened PHEM capacity in various nations.
- Improved coordination and collaboration in responding to infectious disease outbreaks.
- Enhanced global readiness for public health emergencies.
Conclusions:
- The CDC's PHEM support is vital for global health security.
- International partnerships are essential for effective outbreak response.
- Investing in PHEM capacity reduces global illness and mortality from infectious diseases.
