Following recent public health emergencies, it has become evident that PHI capacities vary significantly across countries. To address these gaps and strengthen the global PHI workforce, the WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence, together with its partners and collaborators, has developed a competency-based Framework and Curriculum.
The Public Health Intelligence Curriculum complements on the Public Health Intelligence Competency Framework. The Curriculum suggests a structured training approach for PHI professionals to develop necessary competencies and knowledge, skills and abilities. The Curriculum also introduces the Foundations of Public Health Intelligence training which prepares learners for roles in PHI by exploring the historical foundations, practical applications, ethical considerations, and legal frameworks that underpin PHI activities.