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Cesar Velasquez

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Head of the Field Epidemiology Unit

El Salvador
Spanish
About me
I am a medical epidemiologist with over 20 years of experience in the health sector, currently serving as Head of the Field Epidemiology Unit at the Ministry of Health of El Salvador. I lead multidisciplinary rapid response teams to address outbreaks and health emergencies while implementing International Health Regulations and the One Health approach. I specialize in strengthening epidemiological surveillance and promoting intersectoral collaboration to address complex public health challenges.... Read more

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Ministry_of Health - Sri Lanka

Ministry of Health - Sri Lanka

Full-time • 9 yrs 5 mos

Head of National Field Epidemiology Unit

Feb 2020 - Present • 6 yrs 6 mos

Directed national multidisciplinary rapid response teams to address public health emergencies, outbreaks, and epidemiological surveillance. Led the implementation of International Health Regulations (IHR) and the One Health framework in El Salvador. Managed complex health data analysis, disease reporting systems, and evidence-based strategic planning at a national level.

Head of National Surveillance Unit

Aug 2019 - Feb 2020 • 6 mos

Oversaw nationwide health data collection, disease surveillance protocols, and epidemiological reporting. Coordinated data entry workflows, validated regional statistical reports, and synthesized public health information for decision-makers.

Regional Health Surveillance Coordinator

Feb 2017 - Jul 2019 • 2 yrs 5 mos

Coordinated regional public health surveillance and disease control initiatives across the Western Region of El Salvador (Santa Ana). Managed field data collection, cross-institutional collaborations, and disease prevention strategies