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 Research Published in JIEPH!
A new study examines the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of confirmed Lassa fever cases in Ebonyi State, Nigeria, during the 2024/2025 transmission season.
The findings highlight the critical importance of early clinical
🌍 STOP 56: Learning Continues in Tanzania
The STOP 56 training continues, with public health professionals gaining hands-on skills to support immunization, surveillance, data use and social and behaviour change.
From technical sessions to practical exercises, participants are
📊 What does the data tell us about Ebola in the DRC?
The outbreak is still moving through communities.
🔴 5,514 confirmed cases
🔴 2,642 confirmed deaths
📍 57 health zones affected across 6 provinces
⚠️ 55 new cases in just 24 hours
🏘️ 23 of 36 deaths reported in 24 hours
ACoDD Teams Build Community Trust for Safe and Dignified Burials in Nyankunde
On 21 August 2026, AFENET’s ACoDD teams conducted a community sensitization session in Reta village, Marabo Health Area, Nyankunde Health Zone, DPS Ituri, on the importance of safe and dignified
