- Provide technical assistance including rapid health and nutrition assessments, public health surveillance, epidemic investigations, disease prevention and control, program evaluation and emergency preparedness.
- Develop, implement and disseminate findings from operational research projects aimed at developing more effective public health interventions (Resources)
- Design, implement, and evaluate training activities to strengthen the capacity of CDC, other US government agencies, international and private voluntary organizations, other governments, and public health students(Training)
- Develop and disseminate guidelines on public health issues and technical areas(Resources)
- Plan and maintain partnerships with strategic international, bilateral, and non-governmental relief organizations(Partner Links)
The IERHB works to bring public health and epidemiologic principles to the aid of populations affected by complex humanitarian emergencies.
Our work focuses on 5 main areas:
