Epidemiology & Public Health

Emergency Management

Emergency management refers to the strategies and actions taken to prepare for, respond to, and manage public health emergencies and disease outbreaks. Epidemiology, as the study of the distribution and determinants of diseases in populations, plays a critical role in identifying, tracking, and mitigating the spread of infectious diseases and other health threats. Epidemiologists are responsible for monitoring and conducting surveillance of diseases and health-related events in a community or region. This surveillance function is vital during emergencies, as it helps in early detection of disease outbreaks or other health threats. Early warning systems can provide critical information for emergency responders and decision-makers.