CSTE is involved in several key initiatives, including:
Infectious Disease Surveillance: Developing and promoting guidelines for monitoring infectious diseases, including emerging and re-emerging pathogens. Chronic Disease Surveillance: Establishing surveillance systems to track chronic diseases and conditions, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Environmental Health: Addressing environmental health issues through surveillance and policy advocacy. Workforce Development: Offering training programs and fellowships to build the capacity of the public health workforce. Emergency Preparedness: Enhancing the ability of public health agencies to respond to natural disasters, pandemics, and other emergencies.