Health Systems Reconstruction
At the invitation of other governments, CDC helps strengthen public health systems in need of reconstruction following natural or other disasters. Through the Health Systems Reconstruction Office (HSRO), CDC draws on staff with expertise across the agency to respond to immediate and long-term public health needs through these activities:
- National laboratory systems
- National surveillance systems
- Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (FELTP)
- Vector Control Program
- Water Sanitation and hygiene interventions
- National nutrition surveys
- Childhood immunizations
- HIV and TB control
- Reproductive health and emergency obstetrical care
This work is conducted in collaboration with the US. Department of Health and Human Services and other federal and international agencies.
Strengthening Health Systems in Haiti
On January 12, 2010, a major earthquake struck Haiti, killing over 200,000 and injuring over 300,000 people. An estimated 250,000 residences collapsed, displacing an estimated 2 million Haitians. Over 30,000 office buildings collapsed, one of which was the Ministry of Health and Population office. At the invitation of the Haitian government, CDC immediately began working to rebuild and strengthen Haiti's public health systems. Along with U.S. and international partner organizations, CDC's Health Systems Reconstruction Office (HSRO) is helping Haiti to strengthen laboratory capacity, assess environmental health, identify strategies for disease and injury prevention, and establish routine surveillance for health problems.
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