Yemen field epidemiology training programme: a tool for strengthening the public health workforce

Serouri, Abdulwahed Al; Jumaan, Aisha O.; Alkohlani, Abdulhakem

doi:10.26719/2018.24.9.905

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“…Furthermore, Yemen Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) continues to represent a strong applied program for workforce development since 2011 and up to date. Yemen FETP has played a key role in the detection of outbreaks through a system of outbreak investigation [ 23 ]. Several cohorts of field epidemiologists have graduated and filled the gap in field epidemiology in terms of investigation, data analysis and reporting to higher-level decision makers.…”

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“…Several cohorts of field epidemiologists have graduated and filled the gap in field epidemiology in terms of investigation, data analysis and reporting to higher-level decision makers. This explains the continuous efforts towards strengthening detection core function in Yemen [ 23 , 24 ]. Regarding to the point of entries, results showed limited capacity in Yemen, similar situation was noticed in Somalia and Iraq [ 18 , 22 ].…”

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Mind the gap: an analysis of core capacities of the international health regulations (2005) to respond to outbreaks in Yemen

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Dureab

Ahmed³

et al. 2021

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Background Yemen that has been devastated by war is facing various challenges to respond to the recent potential outbreaks and other public health emergencies due to lack of proper strategies and regulations, which are essential to public health security. The aim of this study is to assess the implementation of the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) core capacities under the current ongoing conflict in Yemen. Methods The study simulated the World Health Organization (WHO) Joint External Evaluation (JEE) tool to assess the IHR core capacities in Yemen. Qualitative research methods were used, including desk reviews, in-depth interviews with key informants and analysis of the pooled data. Result Based on the assessment of the three main functions of the IHR framework (prevention, detection, and response), Yemen showed a demonstrated or developed capacity to detect outbreaks, but nevertheless limited or no capacity to prevent and respond to outbreaks. Conclusion This study shows that there has been poor implementation of IHR in Yemen. Therefore, urgent interventions are needed to strengthen the implementation of the IHR core capacities in Yemen. The study recommends 1) raising awareness among national and international health staff on the importance of IHR; 2) improving alignment of INGO programs with government health programs and aligning both towards better implementation of the IHR; 3) improving programmatic coordination, planning and implementation among health stakeholders; 4) increasing funding of the global health security agenda at country level; 5) using innovative approaches to analyze and address gaps in the disrupted health system, and; 6) addressing the root cause of the collapse of the health services and overall health system in Yemen by ending the protracted conflict situation.

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Mind the gap: an analysis of core capacities of the international health regulations (2005) to respond to outbreaks in Yemen

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Dureab

Ahmed³

et al. 2021

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“…Their impact can be most apparent in situations of con ict and crises that disrupt public health systems and especially within the current shortage of resources. Several examples have clearly showed the success of FETP in responding to emergencies and disasters (8)(9)(10)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19). During the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) outbreak in 2014 in Saudi Arabia, FETP graduates tackled numerous issues, including but not limited to, to redesigning the system to enable simultaneous real-time electronic reporting of suspected and con rmed cases to public health professionals who needed to take essential control and preventive actions on new cases (14).…”

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“…FETP graduates are working nowadays in different ways to ght COVID-19 pandemic as they are actively participating in surveillance and screening at airports and other ports of entry, developing communication materials and guidelines and sharing information to health professionals and to the public (16). FETPs in the EMR showed success in building the epidemiologic capacity for public health workforce, improving countries' surveillance systems, and strengthening the health systems (14,19).…”

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Evaluation of Field Epidemiology Training Programs in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: A Multi-country Study

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Khader

Bashier

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Background: Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETPs) are competency-based training programs aiming to strengthen epidemiologic capacity of public health workforce. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the FETPs in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) and ascertain whether the expected objectives of the programs are metMethods: A descriptive study was conducted based on the Kirkpatrick’s model for evaluating training programs. Data were collected from FETP graduates and FETP technical advisers using online surveys through separate questionnaires. Questions were designed to assess the practices of FETP graduates, their engagement in key areas of field epidemiology, and their perceived skills and capacity to perform such activities.Results: A total of 166 FETP graduates responded to the online survey. Almost two thirds of FETP graduates reported that they are often engaged in managing public health surveillance system (n=119, 71.7%), analyzing the surveillance data (n=116, 69.9%), training public health professionals (n=113, 68.1%), outbreaks investigations and response (n=109, 65.7%), and managing staff and resources (n=106, 63.9%). However, only 28.3% reported that they are often engaged in writing scientific research articles. More than two thirds of graduates reported that the FETP helped them to perform most of the field epidemiology activities and rated their skills as good. However, smaller percentages of the graduates reported that their skills are good in applying simple tools for economic analysis (65, 39.2%) and writing scientific research articles (67, 40.4%).Conclusion: FETPs in the EMR have strengthened the epidemiologic capacity of public health workforce and increased the engagement of FETP graduates in public health services and field epidemiology activities. Therefore, the FETPs should continue supporting the graduates to work toward strengthening surveillance systems and outbreak investigation and to participate in regional and global efforts as part of Global Health Security. Establishment of new FETPs in other countries of the region should be supported to improve public health in all countries of the region.

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“…Several cohorts of eld epidemiologist have graduated and lled the gap in epidemiology in terms of eld investigation, data analysis and reporting to higher-level decision makers. This explains the continuous efforts towards strengthening detection core function in Yemen [23][24][25][26] . Regarding to the point of entries, results showed limited capacity in Yemen, similar situation was noticed in Somalia and Iraq 19,20,23 .…”

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Mind the Gap: an Analysis of the International Health Regulations (2005) Core Capacities to Respond to Outbreaks in Yemen

Noman¹,

Dureab²,

Ahmed³

et al. 2020

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Background: there are several states which are unable to implement the International Health Regulations’ core capacities to face the urgent public health threats. Yemen is fronting various challenges to response to the recent potential outbreaks and other public health emergencies due to lack of proper strategies and regulations, which are essential to public health security. It has lived under the turmoil of several rounds of internal armed conflict and political instability since 2011. The overall impact of war and conflict on the health system is vividly observable. The aim of this study is to assess the International Health Regulations’ core capacities to respond to outbreaks during the conflict in Yemen. Methods: The study used qualitative data analysis, including desk reviews and in-depth interviews with key informants. This study simulated the World Health Organization's Joint External Evaluation tool to assess the IHR core capacities in Yemen Result: Based on the result of the assessment (with its three core functions of: Prevention, Detection, and Response), the country showed limited or no capacity to prevent and respond to outbreaks, however, it presented demonstrated or developed capacity to detect outbreaks. This signifies an overall poor IHR implementation in Yemen.Conclusion: This study shows that there has been poor implementation of IHR in Yemen, therefore, an urgent intervention is highly need to strengthen the implementation of the IHR core capacities in Yemen.

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Yemen field epidemiology training programme: a tool for strengthening the public health workforce

Cited by 12 publications

References 7 publications

Mind the gap: an analysis of core capacities of the international health regulations (2005) to respond to outbreaks in Yemen

Mind the gap: an analysis of core capacities of the international health regulations (2005) to respond to outbreaks in Yemen

Evaluation of Field Epidemiology Training Programs in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: A Multi-country Study

Mind the Gap: an Analysis of the International Health Regulations (2005) Core Capacities to Respond to Outbreaks in Yemen

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