Abstract

DIAZ-QUINONEZ, José A. et al. From ISET to InDRE. V. Institute of Epidemiological Diagnosis and Reference. Global strategic position, 2012-2019. Gac. Méd. Méx [online]. 2020, vol.156, n.3, pp.237-246.  Epub May 27, 2021. ISSN 2696-1288.  https://doi.org/10.24875/gmm.m20000383.

This document describes the changes at the Institute of Epidemiological Diagnosis and Reference (InDRE) from 2012 to 2019, the administrative and equipment modifications, the new headquarters and the National System of Epidemiological Surveillance legal modifications. The process of relocation is mentioned, especially the careful transfer of the biological material protected by the Institute, and the new way of studying epidemic outbreaks, endemic diseases and the negative network is analyzed. At the international level, the promotion of links with global networks of the Pan American Health Organization, the World Health Organization (WHO) and other international organizations is described. The designation of four WHO collaborating centres granted to InDRE is also mentioned. The Global Health Security Initiative Laboratory Network acknowledged InDRE's leadership, which co-chaired the working group during the study period.

Keywords : Institute of Epidemiological Diagnosis and Reference; History of medicine; Public health.

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