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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240209
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SUMMARY:International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
DESCRIPTION:In 2012\, the UN General Assembly designated February 6th as the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation\, with the aim to amplify and direct the efforts on the elimination of this practice.  \nTo promote the elimination of female genital mutilation\, coordinated and systematic efforts are needed\, and they must engage whole communities and focus on human rights\, gender equality\, sexual education and attention to the needs of women and girls who suffer from its consequences. Learn more. 
URL:https://afenet.net/event/international-day-of-zero-tolerance-for-female-genital-mutilation/
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240325
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SUMMARY:World Tuberculosis Day
DESCRIPTION:Each World TB Day is commemorated on March 2024 to raise public awareness about the devastating health\, social and economic consequences of tuberculosis (TB) and to step up efforts to end the global TB epidemic. \nThe date marks the day in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch announced that he had discovered the bacterium that causes TB\, which opened the way towards diagnosing and curing this disease. Learn more.
URL:https://afenet.net/event/world-tuberculosis-day/
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20240424T000000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20240430T235900
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SUMMARY:World Immunization Week
DESCRIPTION:World Immunization Week\, celebrated in the last week of April\, aims to highlight the collective action needed to protect people from vaccine-preventable diseases. Learn more.
URL:https://afenet.net/event/world-immunization-week/
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20240426T000000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20240425T235900
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SUMMARY:World Malaria Day
DESCRIPTION:World Malaria Day is an occasion to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria prevention and control. It was instituted by WHO Member States during the World Health Assembly of 2007. Learn more.
URL:https://afenet.net/event/world-malaria-day-2/
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240602
DTSTAMP:20260403T220021
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SUMMARY:World No Tobacco Day
DESCRIPTION:This yearly celebration informs the public on the dangers of using tobacco\, the business practices of tobacco companies\, what WHO is doing to fight the tobacco epidemic\, and what people around the world can do to claim their right to health and healthy living and to protect future generations. Learn more.
URL:https://afenet.net/event/world-no-tobacco-day-2/
CATEGORIES:General
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240815
DTSTAMP:20260403T220021
CREATED:20240430T094211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T094920Z
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SUMMARY:World Blood Donor Day
DESCRIPTION:Every year countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) on June 14. The event serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank voluntary\, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood. Learn more.
URL:https://afenet.net/event/world-blood-donor-day/
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20240725T000000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20240725T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220021
CREATED:20240430T095152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T072838Z
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SUMMARY:World Drowning Prevention Day
DESCRIPTION:Declared through the April 2021 UN General Assembly Resolution A/RES/75/273 “Global drowning prevention”\, World Drowning Prevention Day is held annually on 25 July. This global advocacy event serves as an opportunity to highlight the tragic and profound impact of drowning on families and communities and offer life-saving solutions to prevent it. An estimated 236\,000 people drown every year\, and drowning is among the ten leading causes of death for children aged 5-14 years. Learn more.
URL:https://afenet.net/event/world-drowning-prevention-day/
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240730
DTSTAMP:20260403T220021
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SUMMARY:World Hepatitis Day
DESCRIPTION:World Hepatitis Day\, 28 July\, is an opportunity to step up national and international efforts on hepatitis\, encourage actions and engagement by individuals\, partners and the public and highlight the need for a greater global response as outlined in the WHO’s Global hepatitis report of 2017. Learn more.
URL:https://afenet.net/event/world-hepatitis-day-2/
CATEGORIES:General
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240909
DTSTAMP:20260403T220021
CREATED:20240506T044158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240907T045951Z
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SUMMARY:World Field Epidemiology Day
DESCRIPTION:World Field Epidemiology Day is a global movement to recognize and raise awareness of the vital role of field epidemiologists in protecting the health of populations and advancing global health security\, and to advocate for increased investment in field epidemiology training\, research\, and professionals. \nThe theme for World Field Epidemiology Day 2024 is Collaboration is Essential to Field Epidemiology. Learn more.
URL:https://afenet.net/event/world-field-epidemiology-day-2/
CATEGORIES:General
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240919
DTSTAMP:20260403T220021
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T065522Z
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SUMMARY:World Patient Safety Day
DESCRIPTION:Commemorated on September 17\, World Patient Safety Day calls for global solidarity and concerted action by all countries and international partners to improve patient safety.\nThe Day brings together patients\, families\, caregivers\, communities\, health workers\, health care leaders and policymakers to show their commitment to patient safety. Learn more.
URL:https://afenet.net/event/world-patient-safety-day-4/
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20240924T000000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20240928T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220021
CREATED:20240730T062850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T071502Z
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SUMMARY:World Congress of Epidemiology
DESCRIPTION:Taking place from September 24-27\, 2024\, in Cape Town\, South Africa\, the World Congress of Epidemiology is well-known for bringing epidemiologists and public health experts working in different sectors together in an atmosphere designed to promote dialogue\, the interchange of ideas\, and state-of-the-art scientific research. The theme of WCE2024 is “Epidemiology and complexity: challenges and responses” which will engage the full depth and breadth of methods and practice in contemporary epidemiology. Learn more.
URL:https://afenet.net/event/world-congress-of-epidemiology/
CATEGORIES:General
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241012
DTSTAMP:20260403T220021
CREATED:20240916T092813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T092813Z
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SUMMARY:World Mental Health Day
DESCRIPTION:Commemorated on October 10\, the overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. The Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work\, and what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide. Learn more.
URL:https://afenet.net/event/world-mental-health-day-2/
CATEGORIES:General
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241116
DTSTAMP:20260403T220021
CREATED:20240917T154943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T154943Z
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SUMMARY:World Diabetes Day
DESCRIPTION:Established in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation with support from WHO in response to growing concerns about the health and economic threat posed by diabetes\, World Diabetes Day became an official UN day in 2006. Learn more.
URL:https://afenet.net/event/world-diabetes-day-2/
CATEGORIES:General
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241126
DTSTAMP:20260403T220021
CREATED:20240925T045450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T045450Z
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SUMMARY:World AMR Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW) which is marked from 18 to 24 November is a global campaign that is celebrated annually to improve awareness and understanding of AMR and encourage best practices among the public\, One Health stakeholders and policymakers\, who all play a critical role in reducing the further emergence and spread of AMR. Learn more.
URL:https://afenet.net/event/world-amr-awareness-week/
CATEGORIES:General
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241203
DTSTAMP:20260403T220021
CREATED:20241011T091641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T091711Z
UID:30704-1733011200-1733183999@afenet.net
SUMMARY:World AIDS Day
DESCRIPTION:World AIDS Day brings together people from around the world to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the pandemic. Learn more.
URL:https://afenet.net/event/world-aids-day-december-01/
CATEGORIES:General
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20241212T000000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20241213T000000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220021
CREATED:20241206T072447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T180710Z
UID:31451-1733961600-1734048000@afenet.net
SUMMARY:Universal Health Coverage Day
DESCRIPTION:Universal Health Coverage Day (UHC) Day on 12 December is the annual rallying point for advocates to raise their voices and share the stories of the millions of people still waiting for health\, call on leaders to make smarter investments in health and remind the world about the imperative of UHC. Learn more.
URL:https://afenet.net/event/universal-health-coverage-day/
CATEGORIES:General
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241229
DTSTAMP:20260403T220021
CREATED:20241216T075256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T075256Z
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SUMMARY:International Day of Epidemic Preparedness
DESCRIPTION: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 of the poorest and most vulnerable countries. To this\, the United Nations General Assembly designated December 27 as the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness. Learn more.
URL:https://afenet.net/event/international-day-of-epidemic-preparedness-2/
CATEGORIES:General
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250201
DTSTAMP:20260403T220021
CREATED:20250110T124334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T124425Z
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SUMMARY:World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://afenet.net/event/world-neglected-tropical-diseases-day-2/
CATEGORIES:General
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250324
DTSTAMP:20260403T220021
CREATED:20250211T124124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T125156Z
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SUMMARY:World Water Day
DESCRIPTION:The theme of World Water Day 2025 is ‘Glacier Preservation’. Glaciers are critical to life – their meltwater is essential for drinking water\, agriculture\, industry\, clean energy production and healthy ecosystems. Rapidly melting glaciers are causing uncertainty to water flows\, with profound impacts on people and the planet. Learn more:
URL:https://afenet.net/event/world-water-day/
CATEGORIES:General
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250326
DTSTAMP:20260403T220021
CREATED:20250203T050035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T050035Z
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SUMMARY:World Tuberculosis Day
DESCRIPTION:Each year we commemorate World TB Day on March 24 to raise public awareness about the devastating health\, social and economic consequences of tuberculosis (TB) and to step up efforts to end the global TB epidemic. The date marks the day in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch announced that he had discovered the bacterium that causes TB\, which opened the way towards diagnosing and curing this disease. Learn more.
URL:https://afenet.net/event/world-tuberculosis-day-2/
CATEGORIES:General
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20250407T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20250408T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220021
CREATED:20250331T181427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T181427Z
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SUMMARY:World Health Day\, celebrated on 7 April 2025
DESCRIPTION:World Health Day\, celebrated on 7 April 2025\, will kick off a year-long campaign on maternal and newborn health. The campaign\, titled Healthy beginnings\, hopeful futures\, will urge governments and the health community to ramp up efforts to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths\, and to prioritize women’s longer-term health and well-being. WHO and partners will also share useful information to support healthy pregnancies and births\, and better postnatal health. Learn more.
URL:https://afenet.net/event/world-health-day-celebrated-on-7-april-2025/
CATEGORIES:General
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20250424T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20250501T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220021
CREATED:20250417T105721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T105721Z
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SUMMARY:World Immunization Week
DESCRIPTION:World Immunization Week\, celebrated in the last week of April\, aims to highlight the collective action needed and to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease. Learn more.
URL:https://afenet.net/event/world-immunization-week-2/
CATEGORIES:General
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20250425T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20250426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220021
CREATED:20250331T181657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T163322Z
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SUMMARY:World Malaria Day
DESCRIPTION:25 April is World Malaria Day. The day is an occasion to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria prevention and control. It was instituted by WHO Member States during the World Health Assembly of 2007. Learn more.
URL:https://afenet.net/event/world-malaria-day-3/
CATEGORIES:General
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20250505T000000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20250506T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220021
CREATED:20250428T065346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T072459Z
UID:33930-1746403200-1746550800@afenet.net
SUMMARY:World Hand Hygiene Day
DESCRIPTION:World Hand Hygiene Day is an international event aimed at promoting the visibility and sustainability of hand hygiene in health care\, and to bring people together in support of hand hygiene improvement around the world. Learn more.
URL:https://afenet.net/event/world-hand-hygiene-day-may-5/
CATEGORIES:General
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20250531T000000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Kampala:20250601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T220021
CREATED:20250428T072003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T072249Z
UID:33936-1748649600-1748797200@afenet.net
SUMMARY:World No Tobacco Day
DESCRIPTION:This yearly celebration informs the public on the dangers of using tobacco\, the business practices of tobacco companies\, what WHO is doing to fight the tobacco epidemic\, and what people around the world can do to claim their right to health and healthy living and to protect future generations. Learn more.
URL:https://afenet.net/event/world-no-tobacco-day-3/
CATEGORIES:General
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250609
DTSTAMP:20260403T220021
CREATED:20250602T091847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T091847Z
UID:34345-1749254400-1749427199@afenet.net
SUMMARY:World Food Safety Day
DESCRIPTION:The World Food Safety Day celebrated on 7 June aims to draw attention and inspire action to help prevent\, detect and manage foodborne risks\, contributing to food security\, human health\, economic prosperity\, agriculture\, market access\, tourism and sustainable development. Learn more.
URL:https://afenet.net/event/world-food-safety-day/
CATEGORIES:General
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTSTAMP:20260403T220021
CREATED:20250506T074938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T074938Z
UID:33960-1749859200-1750031999@afenet.net
SUMMARY:World Blood Donor Day
DESCRIPTION:Every year countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) on June 14. The event serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank voluntary\, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood. Learn more.
URL:https://afenet.net/event/world-blood-donor-day-3/
CATEGORIES:General
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250621
DTSTAMP:20260403T220021
CREATED:20250610T085800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T085800Z
UID:34454-1750291200-1750463999@afenet.net
SUMMARY:World Sickle Cell Day
DESCRIPTION:World Sickle Cell Day marked every June 19 is an international awareness day aimed at increasing the public’s knowledge and understanding of sickle cell disease and its challenges. Learn more.
URL:https://afenet.net/event/world-sickle-cell-day/
CATEGORIES:General
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250625
DTSTAMP:20260403T220021
CREATED:20250623T095059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T123412Z
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SUMMARY:Toxicological Outbreak Investigation and Disaster Epidemiology Training/Workshop For Southern Africa
DESCRIPTION:Southern Africa Region Profile\nSouthern 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 is the largest economy\, known for its mining and manufacturing industries. \nHealth challenges and natural disasters significantly impact communities in this region. High prevalence rates of HIV/AIDS particularly in countries like South Africa and Botswana continue to strain healthcare systems. The other significant health challenge is that of Tuberculosis (TB). The region has some of the highest TB rates globally\, often compounded by HIV co-infection. \nNatural disasters pose significant risks to communities and economies in this region. Key types include drought\, floods\, cyclones\, fires and desertification which affects arable land\, reducing agricultural productivity and leading to food insecurity. Particularly impacts communities reliant on farming. These disasters require effective disaster preparedness and response strategies to mitigate their impacts on vulnerable populations. \nRecently\, southern Africa experienced several significant disasters including cyclone Idai (2019) which struck Mozambique\, Zimbabwe and Malawi\, causing widespread flooding and displacement. It resulted in over 1000 deaths and significant infrastructure damage. Furthermore\, prolonged droughts have affected countries like Zimbabwe and South Africa\, leading to severe water shortages and food insecurity\, particularly in 2019 and 2020. These disasters highlight the region’s vulnerability to climate related events and the need for improved disaster preparedness and resilience strategies. \nThe CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health\, Health Studies Team (HST) mission is to prevent exposure to and disease from non-infectious environmental hazards by building environmental epidemiologic capacity needed for public health action\, providing evidence-based information on the potential impact of environmental hazards on human health\, and by responding to environmental public health emergencies. \nTo help public health agencies investigate toxic outbreaks and developing public health workshop for disaster preparedness and response\, the HST developed an environmental toxic outbreak investigation and disaster epidemiology trainings. These trainings course is flexible to meet the needs of various audiences both for domestic and international audience. \nCourse Goal\nThe goals of the Toxic Outbreak and Disaster Epidemiology Course are to provide information\, resources\, and learning activities to help public health practitioners\, Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) fellows gain the knowledge and skills needed to investigate a toxicological outbreak and respond to natural or human-induced disasters. \nTarget Audience\nThe target audience includes public health practitioners\, FETP fellows\, emergency managers who investigate outbreaks\, or respond to disasters in Southern Africa region \nCourse duration\nThe course duration will vary depending on the modules that are included and the delivery format. The suggested course duration for a facilitator-led delivery of all modules\, which allows for group process and discussion\, is approximately 7 days. We will do a modified version of the full course (5 days) if there is time or fund limitation  \nPartner\nThe training workshop will be organized in partnership with African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) Southern Africa Regional Office . Selected public health practitioners and FETP fellows from Angola\, Botswana\, Mozambique\, Zambia\, Namibia\, Zimbabwe and South Africa will be invited to participate. An additional invited guest from West African region will also participate. \nPlace and date\nTo Be Determined \nFunding  \nThe funds to cover local costs such as venue\, stationaries\, and participants travel expenses etc. will be provided by the US CDC through a cooperative agreement with AFENET. \nNCEH/HSS Subject Mater Expertise (SMES) \n\nThree SMEs from NCEH/HST will travel to deliver the training.\nHST will cover the travel expenses of NCEH/HST SMEs\n\nLogistics  \n\nThe AFENET\, Southern Africa Regional office in liaison with SAFETP will be responsible for fund management\, organizing the workshop including securing the venue\, inviting the participants\, writing the final report etc.\nCourse size: 25–30 participants\nA/V equipment needed: computer with PowerPoint©\, projector\, and screen\nMaterials: copies of participant workbook\, toolkit\, pens\, flip chart\, and markers
URL:https://afenet.net/event/toxicological-outbreak-investigation-and-disaster-epidemiology-training-workshop-for-southern-africa/
LOCATION:JOHANNESBURG\, SOUTH AFRICA\, JOHANNESBURG\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:General
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SUMMARY:World Population Day
DESCRIPTION:Commemorated on July 11 is a global observance dedicated to raising awareness about population issues\, including family planning\, gender equality\, poverty\, maternal health\, and human rights. Established by the United Nations\, this day serves as a reminder of the importance of investing in people and supporting sustainable development. Learn more.
URL:https://afenet.net/event/world-population-day-2/
CATEGORIES:General
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