The International Association of National Public Health Institutes (IANPHI) links and strengthens the world's national public health institutes, boosting countries' capacity to identify and prevent health risks and ultimately save lives.
Member Spotlight
Bangladesh Envisions Modern Disease Surveillance System
While Bangladesh has made signficant progress in its surveillance programs, the IEDCR has asked IANPHI for assistance in extending its web-based surveillance platform to the subdistrict level.>>
Seven-Year Pogosta Disease Cycle Eases in Finland
The decline of the grouse population may have been a factor in the milder-than-expected outbreak of the mosquito-borne alphavirus (SINV) in Finland. The country's National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) co-authored a study that found fewer confirmed cases in 2009. >>
Dutch Q Fever
The Netherlands National Institute for Health and the Environment (RIVM) reported more than 2,200 cases of Q fever in late 2009--more than double the number in the previous year.>>
Just the Facts
87% of NPHIs provide substantial assistance during outbreaks.
- Source: IANPHI’s 2008 Member Survey
- Source: IANPHI’s 2008 Member Survey
