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 Minister of Livestock of Mauritania, Mr. Sidahmed Ould Mohamed, met with a delegation from the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) led by Dr. Simon Antara, Director.
The Minister was accompanied by the Secretary General, Mr. Ahmed Ould Allale, the Director of
A delegation from the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET), led by Dr. Simon Antara, Director, met with Dr. Hema Mariam Noelie, Senior Health Specialist at the World Bank in Mauritania, to discuss opportunities for strengthening field epidemiology capacity in the country.
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Happy International Women’s Day
On this International Women’s Day, I would like to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the remarkable women across AFENET, Public Health Institutions and Africa who contribute tirelessly to advancing public health in Africa.
Women play a
A delegation from AFENET, led by Dr. Simon Antara, Director, met with the Secretary General of the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development of Mauritania.
The delegation included Mr. Christopher Tanui, Head of Operations; Dr. Pedwindé Hamadou Seogo, Regional Technical
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