TY - JOUR
T1 - Pathways to strengthening the epidemic intelligence workforce
AU - Tornimbene, Barbara
AU - Leiva Rioja, Zoila Beatriz
AU - Aderinola, Olaolu
AU - Cucunubá, Zulma M.
AU - González-Uribe, Catalina
AU - Mihailov, Danil
AU - Riley, Steven
AU - Tak, Sang Woo
AU - Morgan, Oliver
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s) 2025.
PY - 2025/12
Y1 - 2025/12
N2 - The evolving landscape of public health surveillance demands a proficient and diverse workforce adept in data science and analysis. This report summarises discussions from the third session of the WHO Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence Innovation Forum, focusing on workforce readiness and technological advancements in epidemic intelligence. The forum emphasizes the necessity of multidisciplinary surveillance teams equipped with advanced data skills. Digital tools play a transformative role in data collection and analysis, enabling real-time tracking, integration, and interpretation of diverse data sources. However, effective surveillance relies on inclusive representation and skill development. Collaborative surveillance and interdisciplinary training programs were emphasized as critical pathways to enhance workforce capacity, decision-making, and equity in public health. Case studies from Nigeria, Korea, the UK, and Colombia showcase the role of digital tools and contextual expertise in addressing surveillance gaps. Sustained institutional support, cross-sector partnerships, and investments in data literacy and workforce development are pivotal for creating resilient and inclusive public health systems.
AB - The evolving landscape of public health surveillance demands a proficient and diverse workforce adept in data science and analysis. This report summarises discussions from the third session of the WHO Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence Innovation Forum, focusing on workforce readiness and technological advancements in epidemic intelligence. The forum emphasizes the necessity of multidisciplinary surveillance teams equipped with advanced data skills. Digital tools play a transformative role in data collection and analysis, enabling real-time tracking, integration, and interpretation of diverse data sources. However, effective surveillance relies on inclusive representation and skill development. Collaborative surveillance and interdisciplinary training programs were emphasized as critical pathways to enhance workforce capacity, decision-making, and equity in public health. Case studies from Nigeria, Korea, the UK, and Colombia showcase the role of digital tools and contextual expertise in addressing surveillance gaps. Sustained institutional support, cross-sector partnerships, and investments in data literacy and workforce development are pivotal for creating resilient and inclusive public health systems.
KW - Collaborative governance
KW - Data science capacity
KW - Epidemic intelligence
KW - Public health surveillance
KW - Workforce development
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85219641860&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1186/s12919-025-00318-4
DO - 10.1186/s12919-025-00318-4
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85219641860
SN - 1753-6561
VL - 19
JO - BMC Proceedings
JF - BMC Proceedings
IS - Suppl 4
M1 - 4
ER -
