What Are the Key Components of Public Health Infrastructure?
The key components of public health infrastructure include:
Workforce: Skilled professionals like epidemiologists, statisticians, and public health nurses. Surveillance systems: Systems that collect, analyze, and disseminate data on health events. Laboratories: Facilities for testing, research, and developing diagnostic tools. Information technology: Systems for data management, communication, and coordination. Policy and governance: Frameworks for decision-making, funding, and implementation of health policies.
