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EIOS Newsletter Summary (October 2022)

1. Training of Trainers Workshop

• Event: 2022 EIOS Training of Trainers (ToT) Workshop held in Berlin from 19-23 September.
• Objective: To equip trainers on delivering effective EIOS system training.
• Participants: 30 professionals from 20 organizations, including WHO HQ, regions, and countries.
• Key Highlights:
  • Addressed common training obstacles;
  • Featured expert sessions on PHI, EIOS, and values.
  • Practical sessions and peer discussions focused on collaboration and implementation.
  • Cross-organizational trainer networks emphasized for future use.
  • New trainers planned for 2023 activities.

2. Community Growth and Engagement

• EIOS Initiative: Marked its 5th anniversary (launched in 2017), with 45+ countries, 18 organizations, and ~3600 users.
• Member Expansion:
  • Bahrain (3rd Gulf country), Nepal (first in SEA region), and 6 African countries (including Seychelles) joined.
  • WHO Europe supported EIOS trainings in Azerbaijan and Poland.
• Collaboration & Training:
  • Nigeria CDC engaged with Liberia and Sierra Leone on EBS via peer calls.
  • Regional EBS workshops enhanced in the Americas and West Africa.
  • Community webinars (e.g., with FAO) boosted peer learning.

3. Technology Updates and System Enhancements

• EIOS System:
  • Added 42+ categories for better surveillance (e.g., monkeypox, drought, specific diseases/mosquitoes).
  • Exported data in CSV/EXCEL; UI improvements; bug fixes; new roles/permissions; modular approach for upgrades.
  • Collaborating with JRC, EFSA, CABI, and FAO on One Health and plant diseases.
• Future Plans: Multi-lingual interface, translations, and advanced analysis tools.

4. Major Events & Future Outlook

• Upcoming Events:
  • 2022 EIOS Global Technical Meeting (GTM): November 2022, Luxor, Egypt, focused on PHI and Trust.
  • Complexity of Pandemics Speaker Series: November 2022, Berlin and online, exploring pandemic preparedness.
• WHO Pandemic Hub: Active coordination on global health events (e.g., G7 meetings on pandemic preparedness).
• Long-term Vision: Continual adaptation for evolving public health challenges, including surge capacity support for events.

5. Community Insights (FAO)

• Usage: Monitors diseases, validates signals; supports early warnings for zoonotic risks and food security; leverages diverse data sources and social media links.
• Improvements: Appreciates timely news, variety of sources, and efficient filtering tools via EIOS.

Key Message: EIOS continues expanding globally, strengthening partnerships, and evolving technologically to enhance public health intelligence for epidemic prevention and response.