Predict (USAID)

Predict (USAID)

Predict was a project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) with the aim of identifying new diseases that could become a threat to human health. The project was part of the Emerging Pandemic Threats program.

History

The Predict project was launched in 2009 as a response to the Global spread of H1N1 in 2009. It was a part of the USAID's Emerging Pandemic Threats program. The project was implemented by a consortium of organizations led by the University of California, Davis.

Objective

The main objective of the Predict project was to improve global biosecurity by enabling early detection and rapid response to emerging diseases that could pose a significant threat to human health. The project aimed to achieve this by strengthening global capacity for disease surveillance and diagnostics.

Activities

The Predict project carried out a range of activities to achieve its objectives. These included:

• Conducting surveillance for new diseases in wildlife populations, particularly in bats, rodents, and non-human primates.
• Developing and implementing new diagnostic tools for disease detection.
• Training local scientists and health workers in disease surveillance and diagnostics.
• Collaborating with local communities and governments to improve disease surveillance and response systems.

Impact

The Predict project made significant contributions to global health security. It identified over 1,000 new viruses, including a new strain of Ebola virus. The project also played a key role in the response to the 2014–2016 Ebola outbreak in West Africa, providing critical diagnostic support and training.

See also

• Global health
• Pandemic
• Zoonosis

References

Predict (USAID) Resources
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