Category: EOC

Vietnam: Empowering Communities to Detect Potential Outbreaks Early

The Ministry of Health, PATH, CDC and other partners plan the event-based surveillance pilot project.

Diseases may start in local communities before they spread and become widespread outbreaks. Vietnam is harnessing the power of community members to identify potential outbreaks earlier to shorten response times and avert epidemics. A parent hears rumors from other parents about several children bitten by a rabid dog. A teacher sees an unusually high number Read More >

Posted on by Niki Pham, MSc.
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