NIE has a field practice area extending to the Sriperumpudur and Kancheepuram Health Unit districts, covering a population of 500,000. This population has been under surveillance for over a decade. A sizeable number of well-trained field staff are presently stationed at NIE field unit, Avadi,and available to carry out the various field research activities of the Institute. The field practice area of the Institute provides ample opportunities for epidemiological research studies and training activities.

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The Institute is well equipped with state of the art audiovisual equipments for educational purposes.