Outbreak response

Documentation of the implementation of a Japanese government grant

by arnaud debuyzer | 27 January, 2025 | Logistics and health systems, Communication for development, Operational research and evaluation, Outbreak response

Documentation for EPI-supply chain system strengthening work implemented in 5 countries through Japan grant In support of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Japanese government has provided a grant to 5 countries in the North African region to strengthen their...

Strengthening the Laboratory’s capacities in West Africa.

by arnaud debuyzer | 12 April, 2024 | Capacity building, Epidemiology and biology, Expertise, Operational research and evaluation, Outbreak response, Services, Topic

Laboratory Directorates and impact of RESAOLAB on the management of the COVID-19 crisis Through the West African Network of Medical Biology Laboratories (RESAOLAB) project, the Mérieux Foundation supports the sustainable improvement of health systems in West Africa by...

Health systems resilience after major health emergencies

by arnaud debuyzer | 25 May, 2022 | Epidemiology and biology, Logistics and health systems, Operational research and evaluation, Outbreak response, Strategic and operational guidelines and tools

Risk analysis and documentation of major health emergencies and factors contributing to health system resilience in East and Southern Africa An increased risk of health emergencies has been reported in the East and Southern Africa Region. Many infectious diseases are...

Cold chain and logistics for COVID-19 vaccine in Bosnia and Herzegovina

by arnaud debuyzer | 25 May, 2022 | Logistics and health systems, Operational research and evaluation, Outbreak response, Strategic and operational guidelines and tools, Vaccine

Strengthening logistics and cold chain in support of health authorities for the deployment of COVID-19 vaccine. The deployment of the Covid-19 vaccine poses unprecedented logistical challenges for health authorities. The large quantity of vaccine, its special storage...

TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO COVID-19 OUTBREAK RESPONSE IN CAMEROON

by arnaud debuyzer | 25 May, 2022 | Capacity building, Communication for development, Epidemiology and biology, Outbreak response, Strategic and operational guidelines and tools

From April to October 2020, EpiLinks worked with Action Contre la Faim (ACF), to support Cameroon’s Ministry of Health in its fight against the COVID-19 epidemic. Activities focused on the health district of Djoungolo, the most populous district of Yaoundé and then...

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOPS) FOR CHOLERA RESPONSE

by arnaud debuyzer | 25 May, 2022 | Epidemiology and biology, Logistics and health systems, Outbreak response, Social sciences for public health, Strategic and operational guidelines and tools

The fight against cholera epidemics requires a rapid and effective response including medical care, and water supply, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) activities. In order to meet the needs and growing demand of countries, Action Contre la Faim (ACF), an international...