Title of article :
Networking for applied field epidemiology – Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network (EMPHNET) Conference 2011
Author/Authors :
Al Nsour, M. Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network, Jordan , Kaiser, R. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Center for Global Health - Division of Public Health Systems and Workforce Development (DPHSWD), Egypt
Abstract :
On the occasion of the second Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network (EMPHNET) conference that was held from 6–9 December 2011 in Sharm Al Sheikh, Egypt, this article introduces EMPHNET and its role to link Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETP) in the region. The paper briefly describes the changing epidemiology situation in the region to illustrate the urgent need to strengthen public health systems and to build up the epidemiologist workforce.
Journal title :
Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
Journal title :
Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
