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
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📊 Data for Action: From Decisions to Impact at the Last Mile
📅 13 April | 🕒 4:00 PM EAT
🎙️ Dr. Simon Antara (AFENET)
🎙️ Dr. Ahmed Ouma Ogwell (VillageReach)
Join the conversation on how data can drive real public health impact at the
📊 Data for Action: From Decisions to Impact at the Last Mile
Join us for a high-level conversation on how data drives real public health impact where it matters most.
📅 13 April 2026
🕒 PM EAT
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🎙️ Featuring:
Dr. Simon Antara – Director, AFENET
Dr.
AFENET is partnering with @WHO_Tanzania to advance Field Epidemiology workforce development under the World Bank–supported Pandemic Fund, strengthening surveillance and epidemic response capacity 🇹🇿
Dr. Herbert Kazoora, Dr. Ally Hussein, and Mr. Patrick Kamugumya met with Dr,
Surveillance is not just data, it’s action.
In Uganda, health workers are using simple tools like tickler boxes to track missed children and trigger follow-up in real time.
Watch the full video👇🏾
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx_XR098-kw
#Surveillance #PublicHealth #Uganda
Outbreak response starts with community leadership.
In Lingomo Health Zone, DRC, with a confirmed measles outbreak, we brought together pastors/church leaders, school leaders, local chiefs, and health teams to strengthen their role in the integrated MR–Polio vaccination