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| Background |
Introduction
Created in 2005, AFENET is a non-profit organization and networking alliance dedicated to helping Ministries of Health (MOHs) in Africa build strong, effective, sustainable programs and capacity to improve public health systems on the African continent. The AFENET secretariat, which oversees the organization's day-to-day activities is located in Kampala, Uganda.
What is AFENET's role?
VISION
"A healthier Africa"
MISSION
".....To ensure effective prevention and control of epidemics and other priority public health problems in Africa......"
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AFENET works with MOHs and other public health institutions to strengthen their countries epidemiology workforce through Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETPs) and Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programs (FELTPs), which are residency-based programs in applied epidemiology and laboratory practice. A combination of classroom-based instruction and mentored practical work allows residents to receive hands-on multi-disciplinary training in public health surveillance, outbreak investigation, laboratory management, program evaluation, and other aspects of epidemiology research and methods.
What are AFENET's Objectives?
 Strengthen field epidemiology capacity in Africa - Enhance public health laboratory capacity in Africa
- Strengthen surveillance systems for priority communicable and non-communicable diseases (including maternal and child health, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria)
- Advance the sharing of regional expertise in field epidemiology and laboratories
Who are the country members?
There are seven full member countries: Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe.
The associate members are: Ethiopia, Rwanda, South Sudan and West Africa Francophone countries (Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Togo)
The potential members include: Angola and Central African countries (Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of Congo) and Mozambique.
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Organisational Overview |
AFENET is under the governance of a Board of Directors, an Advisory Committee, and a Secretariat.
The Board of Directors is composed of a Chair and one representative of each of the founding and ordinary members. There are currently eight members on the Board.
The Advisory Committee serves AFENET in an advisory capacity, as needed. There are currently four members on the Committee.
The Secretariat is the principal office of AFENET, tasked with managing the day-to-day activities of the organization, under the supervision of the Board. It is composed of an Executive Director and other officers. The Secretariat is located in Kampala, Uganda.
The Financial Management of AFENET(accounting and auditing) is handled by independent private firms.
The Constitution specifies the rules and regulations governing AFENET.
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Funders & Partners |
AFENET works in partnership with various governmental and non-governmental organizations including Ministries of Health (MOHs), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S.Agency for International Development, the World Health Organization (WHO) AFRO and WHO Lyon, the Task Force for Child Survival and Development, Emory University School of Medicine, the Merck Foundation, and Health Systems 20/20, a USAID-funded project.
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