Global health emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing health issues that transcend national borders. Priorities in global health epidemiology include:
Disease Eradication: Efforts to completely eradicate diseases such as polio and guinea worm disease. Health Systems Strengthening: Building robust health systems to manage and prevent diseases effectively. Emerging Infectious Diseases: Preparing for and responding to new and re-emerging infectious diseases such as COVID-19 and Ebola. Global Health Security: Ensuring global cooperation and coordination to respond to health threats.
