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🩺 Strengthening Community Volunteers to Support Disease Surveillance and Public Health Response

CAFA Development Organization, in partnership with the International Rescue Committee (IRC), conducted a Disease Surveillance Training Workshop for community health and nutrition volunteers working in Goz Al Salam and Al Saliheen from 14 to 16 July 2026.

The workshop aimed to strengthen the capacity of volunteers in the early detection of priority diseases and enhance their skills in disease reporting and rapid response to public health events. These efforts contribute to strengthening the community-based disease surveillance system and reducing the spread of diseases within the targeted communities.

The training combined both theoretical and practical sessions, covering case definitions, reporting mechanisms, and the vital role of community volunteers in promoting health awareness and supporting effective community responses to public health events.

CAFA Development Organization believes that investing in the capacity of community volunteers is essential for building resilient communities, strengthening community health systems, and improving preparedness and rapid response to public health challenges, ultimately contributing to the protection and well-being of vulnerable populations.