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.
Dr. Simon Antara | Director, AFENET
AFENET hosted a delegation from the U.S. CDC’s Division of Global Migration Health, led by Dr. David Fitter, alongside partners from Kenya and Uganda.
For over a decade, AFENET has been at the forefront of border health surveillance, working closely with the Centers for Disease
In Chad, strengthening surveillance is essential in a context shaped by mobility, cross-border risks, and hard-to-reach populations.
With support from partners, AFENET has contributed to training hundreds of surveillance focal points to improve detection, investigation, and
Surveillance in Somalia is shaped by conflict, mobility, fragile systems, and recurring outbreak risk. Strengthening frontline capacity remains critical to detecting and responding to public health threats early.
AFENET continues to support immunization surveillance and
Supporting the integrated MR–Polio campaign in DRC 🇨🇩
In the health zones of Basoko and Basali (PEV Lokutu antenna, DPS Tshopo), teams supported the supply of MR–Polio vaccines and essential inputs to ensure effective campaign implementation.
In Kinshasa, additional logistical
Strengthening dengue surveillance in Dar es Salaam 🇹🇿
TFELTP Cohort 18 residents supported 13 sentinel sites, training 222 health workers and distributing 5,000 rapid diagnostic tests.
📊 Improved detection, reporting, and data use
⚠️ Addressed gaps in diagnostics,
Nigeria continues to lead in strengthening field epidemiology capacity 👏🏾
Following a decade of impact, the Nigeria Field Epidemiology & Laboratory Training Programme (NFELTP) has evolved into the Nigeria Field Epidemiology Training Programme (NFETP), aligning with emerging

TEPHINET is happy to update our list of 2025 Accredited Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETP).
Join us in congratulating the Nigeria FETP! NFETP achieved reaccreditation for its advanced programme and accreditation for its intermediate programme.