Advancing National Public Health Institutes Globally

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Through this cooperative agreement CDC will be able to leverage resources and investments in a country aligned with the Ministry of Health’s stated direction for developing a NPHI. Drawing upon the experience and expertise of the members of the International Association of National Public Health Institutes and CDC, countries will be better capacitated to identify and respond to health threats. The awardee will work collaboratively with CDC and the MOH to achieve desired outcomes. The desired near term outcomes are specific for the development of NPHIs. Overall, the outcomes aim to strengthen the public health system and strive for: o Improved quality of training specialists in disease detection and response o Improved outbreak detection and response, including emergency preparedness and response o Enhanced monitoring for health risks, health status, and the safety and quality of health care services (e.g., improved surveillance, surveys, vital registration) o Coordinated communication with public health workers, health care professionals, and the public about emerging health threats o Evidence-based guidelines for public health or clinical management of leading health problems o Improved management and oversight of specific disease control programs (e.g., TB, HIV, immunization, NCDs)

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