We are dedicated to improving health outcomes of the communities we serve in liaison with ministries of health and other partners.
My single composite wish is that all countries will have access to opportunities to develop field epidemiology capacity at all levels to strengthen their health systems. That means increased investment in field epidemiology capacity development and that is critical for global health security.
🌍 Since 2005, AFENET has strengthened public health systems across Africa and beyond through a One Health approach. Working with FETPs in over 40 countries, AFENET promotes data-driven action, rapid emergency response, and health equity for all.
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📢 Stay informed on the latest public health updates.
This week’s Global Health Digest highlights Kala-azar disease trends in Kenya and progress in cataract surgical coverage for older adults.
Read here: https://mailchi.mp/afenet.net/global-health-digest-166-kala-azar-disease-surges-in-kenya-effective-cataract-surgical-coverage-in-adults-aged-over-50-years?e=cdfc1c160b
#HealthEquity #DiseaseOutbreaks #VisionHealth
AFENET, on behalf of @WWF, is conducting a baseline & capacity-building needs assessment to strengthen Pandemic Preparedness & Response (#PPR) in the Greater Virunga Landscape (#GVL) across Uganda, Rwanda & DRC.
📍Uganda data collection is ongoing in Rwenzori & Kigezi, engaging
https://bit.ly/JIEPH_Q1_26
📢 New Publication Alert !
https://afenet-journal.org/10-37432-jieph-d-25-00201/
🌍 Global Health Digest #165 is out now
This week: preventive cholera vaccination resumes, a new Nipah-like bat virus in Bangladesh, and social media restrictions amidst health harms.
Read more: https://mailchi.mp/afenet.net/global-health-digest-165-preventive-cholera-vaccination-resumes-new-nipah-like-bat-virus-in-bangladesh-social-media-restriction-amidst-health-harm?e=cdfc1c160b
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