Celebrated on 30 January, the purpose of World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day is to raise the profile of neglected tropical diseases, the suffering they cause and to garner support towards their control, elimination and eradication, in line with the programmatic targets set out in the NTD road map 2021−2030 and the commitments of the 2022 Kigali declaration on neglected tropical diseases.
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS Date: 24 - 27 February 2025 Where: Addis Ababa Theme: Public Health in a Rapidly Changing World: The Role of Field Epidemiology Workforce in Health Sector Transformation The Ethiopia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (EFELTP), which was established in 2009 and accredited in 2022, is a collaborative effort of eight universities […]
Southern Africa Region Profile Southern Africa AFENET region is diverse and is known for its rich cultural heritage, varied landscapes, and significant natural resources. Major countries include South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique, Malawi and Angola. The region has a mixed economy with agriculture, mining and tourism as vital sectors. South Africa […]