UK-PHRST prepares deployees through new peer-learning approach and launches dedicated resource hub for shared learning

The UK Public Health Rapid Support Team recently held the latest iteration of its deployment training programme; ‘The Deployment Peer Learning Programme (DPLP)’ and launched a new resource hub on the Global Health Network aimed at enhancing the knowledge, skills and confidence of UK-PHRST deployees and partners to effectively work effectively during emergency deployments.

UK-PHRST deploys experts to support Africa CDC mpox response

The UK-PHRST has deployed two of its experts to Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to support Africa Centres for Disease Control (Africa CDC) in its response to the ongoing mpox epidemic.

UK-PHRST attends CPHIA Conference 2023: Repositioning Africa in the global health architecture

In November, UK-PHRST members attended the 2023 International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA) in Lusaka Zambia alongside thousands of delegates from across Africa and worldwide. They launched a Global Health Diplomacy course which was co-developed with Africa CDC, discussed how best to respond to infectious disease outbreaks and strengthened our partnership with Africa CDC to support mental health across the continent. This annual conference provides a unique African-led platform for leaders across the continent to reflect on lessons learned in health and science and align on a way forward for creating more resilient health systems.