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
What does one day of Ebola response look like?
In Ituri Province, DRC, AFENET-supported ACoDDs are investigating suspected Ebola cases, following up contacts, supporting active case search, supervising treatment centres and strengthening frontline surveillance.
A major
🎓 TFELTP Residents Showcase Research at the 14th MUHAS Scientific Conference
Seven residents from the Tanzania Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (TFELTP)—six from Cohort 17 and one from Cohort 18—presented their research at the 14th MUHAS Scientific Conference,
Strengthening Ebola Preparedness in Packwach District
As Ebola preparedness activities continue across Packwach District, teams are prioritizing health facilities based on risk to strengthen frontline readiness.
“We have 19 health facilities in Packwach and aim to visit at
Strengthening laboratory systems is key to effective outbreak preparedness and response.
AFENET, with funding from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), supported a workshop to review the results of laboratory self-assessments from Sankuru, Tshuapa, and
📍 Wamba Health Zone, Haut-Uélé Province, DRC
AFENET-supported response teams continue to strengthen the Ebola response through active case investigation, contact tracing, and community engagement.
Today’s activities included tracing high-risk contacts, conducting field
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