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We are dedicated to improving health outcomes of the communities we serve in liaison with ministries of health and other partners.

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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

Vision

A Healthier Africa

Core Values

Accountability & Transparency, Professionalism, Networking and Collaboration

Mission

To ensure effective prevention and control of epidemics and other priority public health problems in Africa

Goal

To strengthen field epidemiology and public health laboratory capacity to address major public health problems in Africa

Strategic Priorities

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Strengthen public health surveillance, emergency preparedness, response, and recovery
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Strengthen public health laboratory systems
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Enhance prevention, detection and management of non-communicable diseases (NCD)
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Promote Universal Health Coverage
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Advance the One Health approach and climate change mitigation
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Promote public health research, innovation, publication and networking

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The Gambia FETP Director Visits AFENET Secretariat in Kampala

On 12 March 2026, Mr. Amadou Woury Jallow, Director of the Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) and Coordinator of the Epidemiology and Disease Control Program at the Ministry of Health, The Gambia, paid a

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Day 3 of the UNIPH–Kenya NPHI visit featured site engagements, highlighting mentorship in fellowship programs and their role in building a skilled workforce ready to respond to outbreaks and strengthen public health systems regionally.
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