As exemplified by the Covid 19 pandemic, major infectious diseases and epidemics have devastating impacts on human lives, wreaking havoc on long-term social and economic development. Global health crises threaten to overwhelm already overstretched health systems, disrupt global supply chains and cause disproportionate devastation of the livelihoods of people, including women and children, and the economies […]
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 […]