While NCCs play a crucial role in public health, they also face several challenges:
Funding: Adequate and sustained funding is often a significant challenge, impacting their ability to perform core functions. Data Privacy: Ensuring the confidentiality and security of health data is crucial but can be complex to manage. Interoperability: Integrating data from diverse sources with different formats and standards can be problematic. Human Resources: Recruiting and retaining skilled epidemiologists and public health professionals can be challenging.
