Strengthening influenza surveillance capacity in the Eastern
Mediterranean Region: nearly two decades of direct support from the
United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Abstract
Since 2004, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Influenza Division (ID) has supported seven countries in the Eastern
Mediterranean region and the World Health Organization Regional Office
for the Eastern Mediterranean to establish and strengthen influenza
surveillance. There has been substantial growth in influenza
surveillance capacities in the region over two decades that demonstrates
commitment by national governments to strengthen national programs and
contribute to global influenza surveillance. CDC ID remains committed to
continuing support to the region and supporting partners to translate
surveillance data into policies and programs effectively.