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.
Strong operations + solid financial stewardship = a resilient #AFENET@20!
At the Pre-Anniversary Meeting (18–19 Sept, Sheraton Kampala), the Ops & Finance Teams are driving discussions on:
✅ Business continuity
✅ Procurement & finance
✅ Country registration processes
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The #AFENET@20 Pre-Anniversary Meeting is here!
📍 Sheraton Hotel, Kampala | 18–19 Sept 2025
AFENET Management, Technical Leads, Regional & Resident Advisors gather to reflect, plan & strengthen the network ahead of the 20th Anniversary.
#AFENET20Years #PublicHealth
🎉 4 Days to Go!
Excitement is building as we prepare to launch AFENET’s 20th Anniversary Celebrations on 22 Sept 2025 in Kampala, Uganda.
Join us as we mark two decades of public health impact!
#AFENET@20 #PublicHealth
🎉 5 Days to Go!
We’re counting down to the launch of AFENET’s 20th Anniversary Celebrations on 22 Sept 2025 at Sheraton Kampala Hotel.
Theme: Two Decades of Impact: Shaping a Healthier Future for Communities.
#AFENET@20 #PublicHealth
AFENET Director, Dr. Simon Antara, and Management hosted Dr. Hussein Abukar Muhiadin, Executive Director of Somalia’s National Institute of Health (NIH) and FETP Director, at the AFENET Secretariat in Kampala, Uganda. Discussions centered on strengthening Somalia’s public health…
AFENET Director, Dr Simon Antara & Management, hosted the Executive Director of the Somalia National Institute of Health (NIH)@Somalia_NIH , Dr Hussein Abuka Muhiadin who is also the Somalia FETP Director.
The visit at the AFENET Secretariat, Kampala, Uganda focused on…
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