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I am pleased to announce the successful completion of a comprehensive course on Mpox. 🎉 This course has provided me with a deep understanding of this viral zoonotic disease, particularly its epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnostics, treatment, and prevention strategies. Key takeaways from the course include: A thorough understanding of the monkeypox virus, its ecology, and the human disease it causes. 🦠 Knowledge of the modes of transmission, geographic distribution, and the importance of surveillance and laboratory investigation. 🔍 Expertise in clinical diagnosis, case management, and infection prevention and control measures. 🏥 Proficiency in outbreak management, including the steps involved in an outbreak investigation and the development of effective response plans. 🚨 This knowledge will be invaluable in my role as a public health professional, enabling me to contribute effectively to Mpox prevention, response efforts, and the overall health and well-being of communities. 🌍 #Mpox #Mpoxvirus

Missed the live webinar? Now you can watch on-demand at your convenience. This presentation covers influenza, with a focus on transmission, treatment, and prevention strategies. It provides an overview of the virus's epidemiology and pathophysiology, along with current antiviral treatments and management for critically ill patients. https://lnkd.in/eivYVx8H #nurseeducation #clinicaleducation

We’re proud to share our impactful collaboration with CDC’s NCIRD Viral Vaccine Preventable Disease Branch (VVPDB) Network! At SIS, our team provides specialized expertise in public health, epidemiology, and laboratory management to support the Global Specialized Laboratories. From conducting advanced testing and curating global sequence databases to training and maintaining quality management plans, we help drive forward the fight against vaccine-preventable diseases. This partnership exemplifies our commitment to public health excellence and global health security. Learn more about how SIS is advancing public health initiatives: https://shorturl.at/F9bqF #PublicHealth #VaccinePreventableDiseases #GlobalHealth

Are you going to #USCHA2024 and interested in learning more about viral #hepatitis?    Dr. Patrick Sullivan, Professor of Epidemiology at Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, will be participating in this year’s #Hepatitis Pathway with a presentation entitled ‘Public Health Workforce Challenges Impeded Progress in Viral Hepatitis Surveillance and Elimination’ on Friday, September 13 from 2:00-4:00 PM. Stop by Imperial 5A, Level 4 to learn more about the implications of the public health workforce crisis on the viral #hepatitis epidemic!  

We’re excited to share a new online course about Psoriasis, launched by the World Health Organization in collaboration with International Psoriasis Council and IFPA. 🌍 Psoriasis is a common noncommunicable disease that affects at least 60 million people worldwide. This course covers key topics including: Epidemiology 📊 Clinical presentation and subtypes 🩺 Diagnosis and management 💡 Insights into living with psoriasis 💬 This course is open to anyone interested in learning more about psoriasis. 🔗 Enroll here: https://lnkd.in/eVfJ6cCW #PsoriasisAwareness #HealthEducation #WHO 

🔍 As the European Union Joint Clinical Assessment (EU JCA) progresses, the importance of country-specific Real-World Data (RWD) has never been greater. Claims databases and registries hold the potential to unlock critical insights into epidemiology, disease management, and economic burden at a national level. 📅 Next week, join Marco Ghiani and Louis Chilotti as they explore how Real-World Evidence (RWE) can drive smarter strategies in the era of EU JCA. 🎯 Don’t miss this chance to learn how to target multiple countries with a single protocol! 👉 Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q02ZG1J-0 #EUJCA #RealWorldData #HealthcareInnovation #EUJCA #RWE #RWD

🔁 #IPC has partnered with IFPA to create a two-hour online course for the World Health Organization (WHO) covering the epidemiology, clinical presentation, subtypes, diagnosis, and management of #psoriasis. Complete the course to earn a certificate of achievement and broaden your knowledge of psoriasis. To learn more about the course, visit: https://lnkd.in/geMT_WU3 #PsoriasisEducation #PsoriasisManagement #PsoriasisNews

Latest online course launched by WHO and IFPA about Psoriasis. Platforms like this serve as a hub for sharing the latest research, clinical trial results, and treatment advancements. This centralization helps experts stay updated on evolving psoriasis therapies and management strategies.

It’s #CSTE Stories from the Field Day! Today, Ohio Department of Health shares how their use of cross-cutting epidemiologists and flexible informatics capacity enabled them to more successfully monitor cases and contacts during multiple public health disease events over the past five years, including mpox, measles, and highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). ODH epidemiologists funded through Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for the Prevention and Control of Emerging Infectious Diseases (ELC) program utilized REDcap, a free, customizable, web-based tool to build projects tailored for gathering and monitoring data and contacts specific to each event. Having epidemiology staff who were able to respond across diseases and using a customizable platform were critical to successful monitoring efforts and disease prevention activities. Read the full story: bit.ly/3xzVNMR and visit stories.cste.org for nearly 180 more stories about epidemiologists impacting public health every day! #epi #CSTEStories

Thrilled to have completed the OpenWHO's comprehensive course on Introduction to Meningitis! 🧠📚 From understanding Neisseria meningitidis and its silent carriers to tackling the epidemiology in the African Meningitis Belt, diagnosing with precision, and strategizing treatment and outbreak responses—this course has been a deep dive into crucial aspects of meningitis. Ready to leverage this knowledge to drive meaningful progress in public health! #openWHO #WorldHealthOrganisation #Meningitis #GlobalHealth #ContinuousLearning