Five-Year Target: A workforce including physicians, veterinarians, biostatisticians, laboratory scientists, farming/livestock professionals, and at least 1 trained field epidemiologist per 200,000 population, who can systematically cooperate to meet relevant IHR and PVS core competencies.
As Measured by: One trained field epidemiologist per 200,000 population, and one trained veterinarian per 400,000 animal units (or per 500,000 population), who can systematically cooperate to meet relevant IHR and PVS core competencies.
Desired National Impact: Prevention, detection, and response activities conducted effectively and sustainably by a fully competent, coordinated, evaluated and occupationally diverse multi-sectoral workforce.
Country Commitments to Action Package:
- Leading countries: Jordan, Thailand
- Contributing countries: Bangladesh, Cote d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Finland, Mongolia, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, United States, Yemen
- Contributing international organizations: FAO, OIE, WHO
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