Mass gathering event-based surveillance as a platform for outbreak preparedness. Illustrations from the Grand Magal of Touba, Senegal
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Each year, the Grand Magal of Touba brings together between 3 and 4 million pilgrims, making it Senegal’s largest annual religious gathering. The August 2025 event took place during the
Characterization of inconclusive samples according to Rapid Test for Recent Infection (RTRI) in three African countries
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AFENET and NCDC (Nigeria Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) lab technicians performing RTRI inconclusive specimen testing in August 2025 AFENET successfully implemented the rapid test for recent infection (RTRI)
AFENET strengthens polio surveillance and immunization systems in Ghana
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The confirmation of Circulating Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) in Ghana since 2019 posed a significant threat to national and global polio eradication efforts. Recognizing the need for sensitive surveillance
AFENET strengthens HIV care and laboratory systems in The Dominican Republic
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AFENET was the only PEPFAR implementing partner with nationwide reach in the Dominican Republic during the period 2020 – 2023. Working in close partnership with the Ministry of Health, the
Strengthening laboratory systems to enhance patient outcomes in Angola
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During 2019-2024, AFENET supported Angola as part of broader efforts to strengthen laboratory systems and improve the national response to HIV and TB. Working under the PEPFAR/CDC-supported program, AFENET worked
Advancing Public Health Security in Africa through the 8th AFENET Scientific Conference
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“Strengthening Public Health Systems in Africa Towards Enhanced Global Health Security: The Role of Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programs (FELTPs)” In November 2023, over 1,000 public health experts, scientists,