Day 2 aims at evaluating phase 1 of the project and discussing the inclusivity and sustainability of the project tools.

Venue: Bray conference room, MRCG

• Assess how well the project tools currently address diverse populations and settings.
• Identify gaps in inclusivity (e.g. language barriers, accessibility).
• Identify opportunities for collaboration from the gaps and needs from phase 1.
• Expand the scope of our tools to cover public health threats in other parts of the world.
• Explore the sustainability of the project.

• Identification of:
  • our strengths and weaknesses.
  • potential collaborators to fulfill the gaps and needs.
  • ways of covering more health issues.
• A strategic roadmap for ensuring the continued relevance and use of our tools post-project.

Seb, Natalia & Diana

• Kayaking through the River Gambia to Tanji Bird Reserve

• Visit to the Snake Farm in Kartong

• Boat Riding to the Confluence of the River and the Ocean

Participation in any of these activities is optional.

• Gibril Gabbidon & Alimatou Sallah

The sessions on this day will be focused on how the Epiverse-TRACE analytics tools can be applied beyond infectious diseases. Discussions will cover their usage in the context of small-scale local outbreaks, neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), one health perspectives, and in disease surveillance.

Venue: Bray conference room, MRCG

Objectives:

• Explore how Epiverse-TRACE tools can be adapted for small-scale local outbreaks and neglected tropical diseases.
• One Health Approach: Highlight the integration to the one health perspective, considering the interconnection between people, animals, plants, and their shared environment.
• Enhance Surveillance: Discuss the potential of these tools in enhancing surveillance systems across various health domains.

Expected Outcomes:

• Gain insights into the broader applicability of Epiverse-TRACE tools beyond traditional infectious disease analytics.
• Identify opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations and partnerships to enhance surveillance and outbreak response.

Moderators:

Zulma, Adam & Nuredin

On this last day, participants will bring in their thoughts on how to design a data-centered outbreak analytics course aimed at training and teaching outbreak analysis. It will also reflect on the lessons learnt from previous trainings and identify current gaps within the project and explore ways to overcome them.

Venue: Bray conference room & F1 Seminar room, MRCG

Objectives:

• Develop a comprehensive and practical outbreak analytics course that effectively teaches key concepts and methods
• Identify and discuss existing gaps within the project related to training, tools, and resources.

Expected Outcomes:

• Draft course framework: A preliminary framework for the outbreak analytics course, including key topics, teaching methods, and assessment strategies.
• Plans to address the gaps, with specific implementation steps.

Moderators:

Andree, Degoot & Laura