Department of Epidemiology and Public Health

The Department of Epidemiology and Public Health at Avicenna Medical Complex, G-9/1, Islamabad, is dedicated to the study, prevention, and control of diseases within populations.

We focus on improving community health through research, surveillance, and health education programs.

Scope of Care

• Disease Surveillance: Monitoring and tracking communicable and non-communicable diseases.
• Public Health Research: Epidemiological studies to guide policy and interventions.
• Health Promotion: Community education and preventive programs for healthy living.
• Outbreak Management: Rapid response and control of infectious disease outbreaks.

Academic & Training Role

The department plays a key role in educating medical and public health students, providing hands-on training in epidemiologic methods, biostatistics, field investigations, and evidence-based public health interventions.

Services & Programs

Surveillance & Monitoring

• Infectious Disease Tracking
• Chronic Disease Epidemiology
• Health Data Analysis & Reporting
• Environmental & Occupational Health Monitoring

Research & Policy

• Population Health Studies
• Epidemiological Research & Surveys
• Public Health Policy Recommendations
• Evidence-Based Intervention Programs

Community Outreach

• Health Education & Awareness Campaigns
• Vaccination Drives & Preventive Programs
• Disease Prevention Workshops
• Risk Assessment & Counseling

Outpatient & Field Services

Community Screening: Identification of at-risk populations for targeted interventions.

Preventive Programs: Vaccination, nutrition, and lifestyle counseling.

Health Promotion: Workshops, seminars, and public awareness campaigns.

Research & Epidemiologic Support

• Data Collection & Analysis for Policy Planning
• Disease Outbreak Investigations
• Program Evaluation & Impact Assessment
• Training of Health Professionals in Epidemiology

Population Health Focus: Improving community health through evidence-based interventions.

Expert Epidemiologic Services: Disease monitoring, outbreak control, and preventive programs.

Training & Research: Educating healthcare professionals and generating public health knowledge.