Objectives
Objective
The objective of the network is to strengthen and enhance the capacities of national and regional laboratories in the surveillance of Salmonella, the other major foodborne pathogens and antimicrobial resistance in Salmonella and Campylobacter from humans, food and animals through the programme activities.
Vision
Foodborne and other enteric infectious diseases are a common cause of illness, disability and death worldwide. We believe they are preventable, and therefore place an unnecessary burden on society. Our vision is that all countries will prevent and control these diseases.
Mission
To promote integrated, laboratory-based surveillance and foster intersectoral collaboration among human health, veterinary and food-related disciplines, thereby enhancing the capacity of countries to detect, respond, and prevent foodborne and other infectious enteric diseases.
Goals
Goal 1: To expand intersectoral partnerships
Goal 2: To measure and describe the impact of GFN activities
Goal 3: To establish and strengthen GFN Regional Centres
Goal 4: To strengthen national capacities of foodborne and other infectious enteric disease detection and response
Goal 5: To promote interventions which reduce foodborne and other infectious enteric diseases