collaborative efforts

Who Are the Key Players in Epidemiological Collaboration?

Several stakeholders are involved in collaborative epidemiological efforts:

World Health Organization (WHO): Provides leadership on global health matters, sets norms and standards, and monitors and assesses health trends.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): A key player in the United States, it conducts critical research and provides essential information to protect public health.
National Institutes of Health (NIH): Funds and conducts medical research, including epidemiological studies.
Local health departments: Implement public health policies at the community level and collect data for surveillance.
Universities and research institutions: Conduct vital epidemiological research and train the next generation of epidemiologists.
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs): Play a vital role in implementing health programs and conducting field research.