First Lady of haiti, Sophia Martelly, Address 3rd Promotion Epidemiologists

Mrs. Martelly reminded the graduates of the challenges they will face in dealing with the epidemics that plague the population. Most recently an outbreak of Chikungunya has spread rapidly throughout the Caribbean, the first cases reported in Haiti in May 2014. Mrs. Martelly acknowledged that "the recognition of epidemiology as a field of study is relatively new, and yet it is one of the pillars of public health and modern medicine."

For those not acquainted with science of epidemiology, it is a study of widespread diseases among certain segments of a population, and its causes and effects. It is the foundation upon which knowledge of origins, symptoms, vulnerabilities, leads to implementation of policies to manage and treat the disease. This happens by conducting studies, analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and publishing the results in peer-reviewed journals. All information amassed is used for further scientific inquiry in developing a cure (a medication) and/or treatment to prevent or manage symptoms.

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