Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Research Program in the South Caucasus


A) Target: Is SC/FELTP targeted ??to enhance the capacity of national epidemiologists, veterinarians and laboratory specialists of the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Agriculture in the context of evidence-based principles of public health and the concept of "one health care". B) Ways to implement the project:
• To develop leadership in the field of public health
• Provide epidemiological services such as responding to disease outbreaks and improving epidemiological surveillance of diseases or disease risk factors.
• Education and training of medical professionals.
• Support for laboratory practices of public health and system management.
• Provide technical support and advisory services to the partners of the host country, especially the Ministries of Health and Agriculture. C) expected results:
Evaluation of disease surveillance systems, data analysis and reporting
Epidemic response and participation in field research
Graduation of the 5th cohort of SC/SELSP in 2015
Presentation of reports at international conferences.


Project implementation dates: 30/09/17/-29/09/20


Budget: $150,000


The person responsible for the implementation of the project: Levan Gabelaya