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.
New in JIEPH: From rooms to intelligence: Reclaiming preparedness in Africa’s public health emergency operations centres.
The perspective highlights the need for continuous analytic capacity within PHEOCs to transform surveillance data into timely action, stronger preparedness,
🇧🇫 AFENET-Burkina sets the pace in health sector performance
Among 13 NGOs evaluated by the Ministry of Health, AFENET-Burkina ranked highest with 18.75/20, reflecting “very satisfactory” performance.
This recognition highlights AFENET’s impact in strengthening health systems,
A powerful reminder from Dr. Ngozi Erondu during our webinar on Reaching the Unreached.
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📢 Happening today!
Reaching the Unreached: Closing Public Health Gaps in Africa
🕒 2:00 PM EAT
🔗 Register here: https://rb.gy/4gox4s
Dr. Simon Antara, AFENET Director, participated in the SPARK–NCD Continental Launch in Zanzibar, where he delivered key remarks. He noted that “Non Communicable Diseases are not only an increasing public health threat, they are also an economic crisis. Without addressing them,
📢 Meet the Speaker!
Dr. Simon Antara, Director at AFENET, joins us to share insights on strengthening public health systems and reaching underserved communities.
🗓 30 March 2026 | ⏰ 2:00 PM (GMT+3)
🔗 https://rb.gy/4gox4s
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