The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is a not-for-profit networking and service organization dedicated to improving health outcomes of the communities we serve in liaison with ministries of health and other partners. Strengthening capacity for public health preparedness and response through Field Epidemiology (and Laboratory) Training Programs {FE(L)TPs}, and other applied epidemiology training programs is one of our core activities.
Established in 2005 with our Secretariat in Kampala, Uganda, we have presence in over 40 countries and at least 700 personnel in various locations.
The Government of Rwanda today announced the end of the Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak in the country. This declaration comes after 42 consecutive days with no new cases, following the discharge of the last confirmed patient, in line with the @WHO guidelines.…
🎓 Celebrating Public Health Excellence in Côte d’Ivoire! Today, 25 frontline trainees and 18 intermediate trainees proudly graduated from the Côte d’Ivoire Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP). This momentous occasion was officiated by
Dr. Soro Kountro de Gona, Deputy… https://x.com/i/web/status/1869859083614056704
Remarks by Dr. Simon Antara- Director AFENET:
"As graduates of this prestigious program, you are now equipped with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to tackle pressing public health issues. I urge you to apply your training to generate evidence-based data, guide…
Colorful Award ceremony for graduates of the Côte d’Ivoire Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP)
Graduates of the Côte d’Ivoire Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP).
🎥 Découvrez l’Histoire du FETP Côte d’Ivoire
Plongez dans le parcours inspirant du Programme de Formation en Épidémiologie de Terrain (FETP) en Côte d’Ivoire. Une aventure marquée par la résilience, l'innovation et des contributions majeures à la santé publique.…