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You're looking for a PROMED (Program for Monitoring Emerging Diseases) email!

PROMED is a global electronic discussion forum for reporting and discussing emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. It's a valuable resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, and public health officials to share information, ask questions, and learn from each other.

Here's a sample PROMED email:

Subject: Outbreak of Meningococcal Disease in Sub-Saharan Africa

Message:

Dear Colleagues,

I am writing to inform you of an outbreak of meningococcal disease in several countries in sub-Saharan Africa. According to reports from the World Health Organization (WHO), there have been over 1,000 cases and 200 deaths in the past month.

The outbreak is believed to be caused by serogroup A meningococcus, which is a highly virulent strain. The affected countries include Nigeria, Ghana, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

I would like to request any information or updates on this outbreak from colleagues who may have experience with similar outbreaks or have knowledge of the situation on the ground.

Please share any relevant information, including case reports, laboratory results, and treatment protocols.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Best regards, [Your Name]

PROMED Email Categories:

  1. Outbreaks: Reports of outbreaks, epidemics, and pandemics.
  2. Disease Surveillance: Information on disease surveillance, monitoring, and reporting.
  3. Research and Development: Updates on research, clinical trials, and new treatments.
  4. Public Health: Information on public health policies, guidelines, and recommendations.
  5. Training and Education: Opportunities for training, education, and capacity building.

How to Subscribe to PROMED:

To subscribe to PROMED, you can visit the website at www.promedmail.org and follow the registration process. You can also subscribe by sending an email to [email protected] with the subject "Subscribe" and your name and affiliation.

Remember to always follow proper email etiquette and respect the confidentiality of sensitive information when sharing updates on PROMED.