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.
Dr. Simon Antara, Director of AFENET and member of the ECOWAS Regional Centre for Surveillance and Disease Control Technical Advisory Council, attended the Council’s Annual Meeting held in Abuja, Nigeria, from 6–8 May 2026.
The meeting brought together regional leaders and
AFENET Collaborates with US CDC and Other Partners to Conduct a Simulation Exercise to Strengthen Regional Lassa Fever Preparedness and Response in West Africa
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC), in collaboration with the African Field
🇲🇿 Mozambique is strengthening frontline surveillance through the One Health approach.
From 13–17 April 2026, 17 FETP Frontline mentors from six provinces gathered in Maputo for intensive training on the updated FETP Frontline curriculum, focused on integrating human, animal,
Building a workforce that is ready, not just trained.
At the FELTPs in Global Health Security session during the Kenya Health Security Convention 2026, panelists explored what it truly takes to strengthen health security through people, systems, and partnerships.
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Representing Dr. Simon Antara - Director AFENET, Dr. Patrick Nguku - Regional Technical Coordinator - @AfenetNigeria delivered a compelling presentation on advancing One Health through leadership, collaboration, and innovation at #KHSC2026.
Key highlights:
🔹 Africa continues
📢 New publication alert!
New research now live in the Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public Health, advancing evidence for stronger public health systems in Africa.
From field epidemiology to real-world interventions, this study adds to the growing body of locally
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