Charlotte Hammer Shares 10-Step Outbreak Investigation Approach for Complex Emergencies
Charlotte Hammer, an expert in response management and epidemic intelligence, led a session on navigating data gaps and logistical barriers during emergency situations. The session, part of a series on outbreak investigation in humanitarian response, focused on high-consequence and emerging disease management.
Hammer, who has worked for the Robert Koch Institute during global deployments in infectious disease epidemiology, shared her expertise on the fundamentals of outbreak investigation. She discussed a 10-step approach adapted for complex emergencies, providing valuable lessons for healthcare professionals working in unstable regions.
The session also covered the critical aspect of coordination with humanitarian agencies under pressure, highlighting the importance of effective collaboration in managing outbreaks in challenging environments.
Charlotte Hammer's session offered a comprehensive guide for healthcare professionals and humanitarian agencies on outbreak investigation and management in emergency situations. The 10-step approach and coordination strategies discussed are expected to enhance preparedness and response to high-consequence and emerging diseases in unstable regions.
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