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.
Strengthening Ebola Preparedness in Packwach District
As Ebola preparedness activities continue across Packwach District, teams are prioritizing health facilities based on risk to strengthen frontline readiness.
“We have 19 health facilities in Packwach and aim to visit at
Strengthening laboratory systems is key to effective outbreak preparedness and response.
AFENET, with funding from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), supported a workshop to review the results of laboratory self-assessments from Sankuru, Tshuapa, and
📍 Wamba Health Zone, Haut-Uélé Province, DRC
AFENET-supported response teams continue to strengthen the Ebola response through active case investigation, contact tracing, and community engagement.
Today’s activities included tracing high-risk contacts, conducting field
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📢 We're Hiring | Head of Programs
AFENET is seeking a dynamic Head of Programs to provide strategic leadership, oversee program implementation, and drive impactful public health initiatives across the continent.
📍 Location: Kampala, Uganda
🗓️ Application Deadline: 31 July
Pakwach Health Centre IV Strengthens Ebola Preparedness Through Health Worker Training and Awareness
Health worker training and awareness activities are continuing at Pakwach Health Centre IV as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen preparedness for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD).
