One Health Frontline Field Epidemiology Training Program Summary Report (October 2023)
In September 2022, the National Department of Health (NDoH) received a grant from The Global Fund COVID-19 Response Mechanism (C19RM) funding to establish and pilot a 3-month in-service field epidemiology training program. During initial stakeholder consultations, FETPNG adopted a One Health approach in the development and delivery of this training program, recognizing the urgency of developing a multisectoral frontline workforce capable of addressing health threats. The primary focus of the frontline field epidemiology training