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.
Speaker Spotlight
Join Dr. Josephine Gakii Gatua, Economist at the African Development Bank, as she shares insights on sustainable financing for resilient health systems in Africa.
📅 22 June 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM EAT
Register: http://bit.ly/AFENET_Webinar
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Africa's health transformation is in the hands of today's emerging leaders. Addressing graduates of the Kofi Annan Global Health Leadership Program, Dr. Simon Antara, Director of AFENET called for leadership grounded in integrity, courage, innovation, compassion, and purpose.
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Join the discussion on how Africa can finance resilient health systems for the future.
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🚨 Don't miss this important conversation!
Join the discussion on how Africa can finance resilient health systems for the future.
🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/AFENET_Webinar
Protecting Children Against Measles in Lomami Province
More than 300 children aged 12–59 months were vaccinated against measles and rubella during a localized vaccination response in Macici Health Area, Mwene Ditu Health Zone, Lomami Province, DRC.
AFENET joined the Provincial
At the graduation of the 5th Cohort of the Kofi Annan Fellows for Global Health Leadership Program, AFENET Director Dr. Simon Antara challenged Africa’s emerging health leaders to lead with integrity, courage, compassion, innovation, and purpose.
In his remarks, he emphasized
