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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Global Health Security

Background:

  • The Global Outbreak Response and Alert Network (GOARN) has coordinated international responses for 20 years.
  • Recognizing that no single institution possesses all necessary capacities for complex public health emergencies, GOARN initiated a collaborative capacity-building strategy.
  • This approach leverages the distinct strengths of over 250 partner institutions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the development and impact of GOARN's capacity-building initiatives in international outbreak response.
  • To highlight the collaborative model employed by GOARN in enhancing global health security.

Main Methods:

  • GOARN engaged in extensive collaboration with more than 250 partner institutions.
  • A multifaceted, 3-tiered training program was co-created by GOARN Partners.
  • The training program has undergone continuous evolution over 15 years.

Main Results:

  • Thousands of multidisciplinary outbreak responders worldwide have had their competencies enhanced.
  • The collaborative training program has successfully addressed diverse outbreak response needs.
  • GOARN's network has demonstrated sustained leadership in coordinating international outbreak responses.

Conclusions:

  • GOARN's collaborative, capacity-building approach is effective in strengthening global outbreak response capabilities.
  • The 3-tiered training program has significantly enhanced the skills of public health professionals globally.
  • Sustained international collaboration is crucial for effective response to public health emergencies.