To support utilization of enhanced informatics tools to improve disease monitoring systems in Kenya, including expanding digital infrastructure and monitoring data repository capacity at the Kenya National Public Health Institute.
To honor a current or former EIS Officer (within one year of graduation) for the best scientific manuscript submitted to the EISAA Executive Committee for review.
To honor Dr. Thacker's life and service to public health as well as his passion for the Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS). Established by the Thacker Family through the CDC Foundation, the fund supports the Stephen B. Thacker Excellence in Mentoring Award, given annually at the EIS conference; CDC's Disease Detective Camps for youth and special projects of the Stephen B. Thacker Library at CDC.
