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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The Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public Health (JIEPH) has released its ten most-read articles for the month, featuring critical
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πΈπ± Sierra Leone launches its first Advanced Field Epidemiology Training Program (Advanced FETP), marking a major investment in the country's public health workforce and health security.
Officially launching the program, Dr. Austin Demby, Minister of Health of Sierra Leone,