MediPIET (2014-2017) a network for strengthening capacities for global health security through a regional field epidemiology training programme in the Mediterranean and Balck Sea regions

Background: Cross-border threats increase globally every day. Infectious diseases (Ebola, Zyka, MERS-CoV) but also chemical or other hazards showed recently that global efforts are needed for early detect, control and prevent of public health threats all over the world. Intercountry collaboration is crucial for a better response. MediPIET - an EU-funded project - is a Regional Field Epidemiology Training Programme (RFETP) involving 18 countries from 3 WHO Regions.
Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Tags: Type: Oral Presentation Source Type: research