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 closing ceremony of the Non-Communicable Disease Case Study Workshop in Kampala was a resounding success! Officiated by Dr. Ditu Kazambu, Head of Programs at AFENET, the event marked the culmination of a transformative learning experience. Participants are now equipped with
Participants of the Non-Communicable Disease Case Study Workshop in Kampala, including Advanced FETP resident advisors, technical staff, and regional coordinators, visited the AFENET Secretariat. During their visit, they met with the staff and management team. #NCDs #PublicHealth
Dr. Carl Reddy – Director, TEPHINET, in his presentation on day 2 of the NCD Case Study TOT workshop, highlighted the experiences of FETPs across the world in running NCD-specific tracks into their training. He showcased the impact of such interventions undertaken in China,
The Director AFENET, Dr Simon Antara, on 13 May 2024 in Kampala-Uganda opened a weeklong Training of Trainers workshop that will see the integration of Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) case studies in Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETPs) in sub–Saharan Africa.
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Reflections from partners of the School health services evaluation in Uganda. @MinofHealthUG in collaboration with financial support from @CDCGlobal and technical support @AFENETAfrica conducted a national survey to evaluate the country's education sector's readiness to provide
Thrilled to have joined a disaster preparedness and response ToT training jointly organized by the @InstitutInspd , CDC, and @AFENETAfrica. Many thanks to @Somalia_NIH and @DrGessey for this opportunity. Ready to share valuable insights gained!