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AFENET team led by the Executive Director, Dr. Chima Ohuabunwo meet the Director General, INS - Dr Ilesh VJani

Preparations for the 7th AFENET Scientific Conference, Maputo Mozambique

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) will as part of its networking and collaboration function, hold an annual Scientific Conference in Maputo, Mozambique. The conference which will be ...

Dr. Chima Ohuabunwo making remarks at the opening ceremony of the 1st GFELTP Scientific Conference and 10th Anniversary Celebration

Ghana FELTP 1st Scientific Conference and 10th Anniversary Celebration

The Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme held the 1st Scientific Conference and 10th Anniversary Celebration from 18 – 21 September 2017 at the at the Swiss Spirit Hotel, ...

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DRC FELTP hosts 1st AFENET Francophone Regional Conference

The African Field Epidemiology Network held her 1st Francophone Conference in DRC from 27 – 29 March 2017. In an effort to consolidate regional partnership and advocate for the unique needs of ...

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Partner Round Table meeting with CDC Director - Dr Brenda Fitzgerald at Mildmay Uganda

The Director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Dr Brenda Fitzgerald - met key implementing partners at the Mildmay Uganda on 26 October 2017. Partners included: Baylor ...

Dr. Samuel Amwayi (late) - Former Program Director, Kenya FELTP

Passing on of Dr. Amwayi

We regret to inform you of the sudden passing away of Dr Samuel Amwayi. Until his untimely death, Dr Amwayi was the Head of Disease Surveillance and Response in the Ministry of Health of Kenya. He ...

Dr Cynthia Sema, Program Director Mozambique FELTP, Dr Ilesh Jani, Director National Institute of Health, Dr Nazira Karim Vali Abdula, Hon Minister of Health Mozambique, Dr Chima Ohuabunwo, Executive Director AFENET, Dr Sani Gwarzo, Consultant and Ms Florence Busibo Administrator

Mozambique Minister of Health Announces 7th AFENET Conference and 3rd Ministerial Meeting

The Honorable Minister of Health, Mozambique Dr Nazira Karim Vali Abdula, on Wednesday 3 July 2018 announced that the Mozambique government will host the 7th AFENET Scientific Conference and 3rd ...

Inauguration of AFENET Corps of Disease Detectives (ACoDD) in the Horn of Africa Region

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) officially inaugurated the AFENET Corps of Disease Detectives (ACODD) for the Horn of Africa Region. The inauguration of ACoDD at the Horn of Africa ...

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Public Health Surveillance at Namugongo: Martyrs’ Day celebration, Uganda

Annually, the 3rd of June is a public holiday in Uganda set aside in celebration of the Uganda martyrs day. This event has gained tremendous acknowledgement by Christians around the world. As such, ...

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ACoDD Teams Respond to Ebola Outbreak in DRC

Following the announcement a 9th outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease in DR Congo by the Minister of Health, the DRC Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program sent residents to participate in the ...

Participants at the Frontline Cohort VIII graduation, Gulu Uganda pose for a group photo with their mentors

Uganda Frontline FETP Cohort VIII graduation

The Uganda FETP held a graduation for Cohort VIII on 12 April 2018 at Bomah hotel Gulu district, Uganda. Cohort VIII frontline trainees comprised of 42 trainees including: District Health Officers, ...

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Launch of the AFENET Corps of Disease Detectives (ACoDD)

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFNET) on 7 May 2018, officially launched the AFENET Corps of Disease Detectives (ACoDD). ACoDD is a civil voluntary service of culturally competent ...

The Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program holds its 2nd Graduation of Fellows

Public Health Fellowship Program 2nd annual graduation ceremony for the Fellows who completed their Advanced Field Epidemiology Training 24 January 2018. On Wednesday, 24 January 2018, the Uganda ...

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