Field Epidemiology in a Changing World: Advancing Health amidst the Evolving Ecosystem and Technology
ILS 8 - Resilience in Action: Sector-Connect Strengthening the Epidemiology Workforce
Mon, Sep 22
|Pullman 6
This session will be highly interactive, using a gamified, scenario-based format to engage participants in developing soft skills essential for multi-sectoral collaboration in field epidemiology.
Time & Location
Sep 22, 2025, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Pullman 6, 4, Jalan Conlay, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
About The Event
ILS 8 - Resilience in Action: Sector-Connect Strengthening the Epidemiology Workforce
Organizer: India National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)
Maximum pax: 30
Venue: Pullman 6
BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT
The One Health approach recognizes the interdependence of human, animal, and environmental health, necessitating coordinated efforts across sectors to effectively manage emerging public health threats. In India, the Sector-Connect initiative - a collaboration between the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the Department of Animal Husbandry (DAHD) - was launched to operationalize this approach by fostering multi-sectoral collaboration and strengthening outbreak response capacity. Often activated during emergencies such as disease outbreaks or natural disasters, these collaborations ensure timely and coordinated responses. Sector-Connect builds a resilient epidemiology workforce by promoting interdisciplinary teamwork and enhancing practical skills. Building on this foundation, the proposed Integrated Learning Session (ILS) aims to further develop participants’ soft skills—including communication, resource management, and teamwork—essential for effective integrated responses…