The Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute (TEPHI) is preparing Texas for the next infectious disease outbreak

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Training

Preparing a public health workforce through tailored, no-cost learning opportunities.

Early Detection

Proactively identifying and tracking infectious diseases to provide Texas communities advance warning.

Communication

Advancing communication best practices to ensure public health leaders have the tools they need to inform their communities.

Public Health Reserve Network

Equipping partners statewide with the tools, data, and knowledge needed to be ready to respond.

TexWEB Dashboard

TexWEB (the Texas Wastewater Environmental Biomonitoring program) is a system that helps spot infectious disease outbreaks early by testing wastewater from all over Texas. Our interactive dashboard provides the latest information on select disease-causing viruses and bacteria found in local wastewater samples from cities that are part of TexWEB’s network.

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Working to Prepare Texas for Future Outbreaks

Strengthening a public health workforce, response networks, and communications protocols
Develop and deliver tools & trainings on pandemic preparedness available to all Texans
Collaborate across industries to ensure the Texas economy remains strong and resilient