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
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
Community dialogue is where public health impact begins.
In Kwango Province, DRC, health teams engage with communities hesitant about vaccination, listening, building trust, and addressing concerns.
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If you’ve worked in immunization, surveillance, or community health, this is for you.
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New in JIEPH: From rooms to intelligence: Reclaiming preparedness in Africa’s public health emergency operations centres.
The perspective highlights the need for continuous analytic capacity within PHEOCs to transform surveillance data into timely action, stronger preparedness,
🇧🇫 AFENET-Burkina sets the pace in health sector performance
Among 13 NGOs evaluated by the Ministry of Health, AFENET-Burkina ranked highest with 18.75/20, reflecting “very satisfactory” performance.
This recognition highlights AFENET’s impact in strengthening health systems,