Negotiations on a bilateral meeting with the representative office of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):

• The long-term maintenance of the CDC representation in Georgia (political support) is very important, as the CDC is a key strategic partner in the field of public health.

• It is important to define the role and functions of the CDC Regional Center (since its establishment) in relation to Georgia.

Requirements:

Maximum support for the Hepatitis C Elimination Program
 
Participate in strengthening surveillance systems for infectious and non-communicable diseases
 
Start cooperation in the field of environmental hygiene
 
Participate in the response to epidemics at the institutional level throughout the country and beyond.
 
Support teacher supervision of influenza
 
Responding to threats to public health
 
Conducting training courses in field epidemiology for medical professionals.
 
Digital healthcare
Strengthen the external control of the laboratory
 
Antimicrobial resistance
 
Expansion of research and curatorial grant projects on priority topics