Infectious Diseases

The Infectious Diseases Programme focuses on prevention and awareness of all infectious disease through digital initiatives mainly social media campaigns and webinars. It oversees the planning and implementation of public health activities focused on infectious diseases other than antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and HIV/AIDS. This programme emphasises prevention and awareness through digital initiatives, particularly social media campaigns and webinars, to effectively engage a wider audience. It also leads global health initiatives on World Polio Day, World Pneumonia Day, and beyond.