Project ECHO Expansion

Launched in 2021 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the program initially provided guidance on best practices for managing the virus. Over the past five years, it has evolved into a monthly biopreparedness series, now reaching a broad audience across the United States and globally.

In addition to its domestic programming, Emory collaborates with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Task Force for Global Health to deliver a separate Project ECHO platform aimed at strengthening the capacity of community healthcare workers across Africa. This initiative focuses on improving early recognition and response to priority infectious diseases.

More recently, Emory was awarded funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to launch an all-hazards preparedness ECHO program. Conducted twice monthly in partnership with the Southern Regional Disaster Response System, the program addresses a wide range of emergency preparedness topics beyond infectious diseases.

The ECHO programs were founded and are directed by Gavin Harris, who continues to oversee all three initiatives. Under his leadership, the programs have grown significantly, often drawing attendance in the high hundreds and surpassing participation levels seen in some national sessions hosted by Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response.

With its continued expansion and strong participation, Emory’s ECHO programming has become a trusted source for preparedness education, supporting healthcare professionals and public health leaders both domestically and around the world.

To learn more about this expanision, visit: Project ECHO Press Release