We are dedicated to improving health outcomes of the communities we serve in liaison with ministries of health and other partners.
My single composite wish is that all countries will have access to opportunities to develop field epidemiology capacity at all levels to strengthen their health systems. That means increased investment in field epidemiology capacity development and that is critical for global health security.
Dr. Simon Antara | Director, AFENET
🦠 Ebola Response | DRC 🇨🇩
À Lengabo, les équipes AFENET Corps of Disease Detectives (ACoDD) accompagnent le pilier Prévention et Contrôle des Infections (PCI) dans la décontamination de 4 ménages, contribuant à réduire les risques de transmission et à protéger les communautés.
🌍 STOP 56 Training in Action
The STOP 56 training in Tanzania is underway, with public health professionals from 22 countries strengthening practical skills in immunization, surveillance, data management and social and behaviour change. Through case studies and practical
🌍 STOP 56 Training in Action
The STOP 56 training in Tanzania is underway, with public health professionals from 22 countries strengthening practical skills in immunization, surveillance, data management and social and behaviour change.
Through case studies and practical
🦠 Ebola in the DRC: What Is the Data Telling Us?
Behind every Ebola outbreak dataset is a story about where transmission is moving, who is being reached, and where the response needs to move faster.
The latest data point to several important signals:
📍 Transmission remains
AFENET Ebola Infodemic Bulletin | 27–31 July 2026
🦠 What is the data telling us?
As the Bundibugyo virus outbreak continues to evolve in the DRC, the information environment is becoming a critical part of the response.
📊 AFENET’s analysis highlights five key signals:
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🎥 Episode 1 is Live | Speed Saves Lives
In the first episode of Lessons from Outbreaks, @AntaraSimon , Director of AFENET, shares why speed is the most powerful weapon in outbreak response.
From rapid detection and investigation to swift, coordinated action, every minute