AFENET Features

The World Health Organisation has shared a report on the detection of three cases of human infection with a novel influenza A(H7N9) virus (hereafter, H7N9) in Shanghai and the province of Anhui.

Please follow the link to find the report.

http://www.who.int/influenza/human_animal_interface/influenza_h7n9/ChinaH7N9JointMissionReport2013.pdf

 We would like to inform you that updated interim surveillance recommendations for human infection with novel coronavirus have been posted on the WHO website:

or download it here;

Download WHO Surveillance Recommendations

Tanzania - Clarah M. Adel, a Cohort V resident of the Tanzania Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program carried out an investigation of a suspected outbreak of rotavirus in Tanga region of Tanzania from 24 – 30 April 2013.

 The objectives of the investigation were to: verify reported cases and investigate new cases to establish existence of the outbreak, determine the magnitude of the outbreak, identify risk factors, high risk groups and possible sources of contamination, and assess the local response capacity and to implement on-site control measures.

South Sudan / David Deng Deng – a resident of the Immunization Field Epidemiology Training Program (IFETP) of South Sudan, working for the MOH as a State surveillance officer for Northern Bar.Bahr El Ghazal State in South Sudan participated in the investigation of a suspected yellow fever outbreak in Aweli, NBG state. The investigation team also comprised of officials from: WHO- Kuol Manyang, MSF-F- Hosp manager, Outreach manager, the Field Coordinator and other medical staff.

Submission of abstracts for the 5^th AFENET Scientific Conference is taking place. If you would like to submit your abstract for presentation at the conference, please visit our conference website on: http://afenet-conference.net/

On the website you will find the list of subthemes to guide you on your presentation. The sub themes are taken from key public health issues such as outbreak investigations, implementation and evaluation of public health programs or surveillance activities, and other areas in applied epidemiology.