OpportunityTitle: Strengthening Applied Epidemiology and Sustainable International Public Health Capacity through the Field Epidemiology Training Programs
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Eligibility for applying to this FOA is limited to organizations that have an established relationship with Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETPs).  Eligible applicants must have a history of experience and collaboration in the following areas:    Public health networking with the regional or national FETP programs Coordination of epidemiology and surveillance activities within and among FE(L)TP (laboratory) programs in the specified regions: African Region, Middle East Region, Central America and South America Region; and South East Asia Region Applied epidemiology and disease surveillance
Description: The purpose of this project is improving regular collaboration, communication, and exchange of information between Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETPs) to further enhance the development and strengthening in the use of applied epidemiology, maintaining sustainable public health capacity to improve use of epidemiology, the investigation of infectious and non-infectious health problems, health surveillance systems, applied economics, communications science, and resource management. Collaboration and communication reinforces best practices in applied epidemiology, training, surveillance and response, and introduces new tools, concepts, and training materials. Information exchange and networking of public health institutions, Ministries of Health (MOHs) and other health agencies across countries is essential in controlling public health problems globally. We are seeking partners to continue building upon and expanding work initiated and completed under FOA GH10-1006.
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GrantorContactText: FETP Branch, Ken Johnson, Dan Frank, Diana Miles&lt;br/&gt;KAJ0@cdc.gov&lt;br/&gt;
CloseDateExplanation: Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the listed application due date.