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
SAFETP Celebrates Completion of First One Health FETP-Frontline Cohort 🎓
The South Africa Field Epidemiology Training Programme (SAFETP) has celebrated the successful completion of its inaugural One Health FETP-Frontline cohort.
Seventeen participants from the human, animal
New research published in JIEPH! 📢
A new study uses spatiotemporal and mathematical modelling to better understand Lassa fever transmission dynamics in Nigeria and inform targeted prevention and control strategies.
Read the full article: https://afenet-journal.org/10-37432-jieph-d-25-00322/
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🔍 Surveillance in Action | Surveillance en action
Strengthening early detection of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in communities. | Renforcer la détection précoce de la MVE au sein des communautés.
AFENET Corps of Disease Detectives (ACoDD) conducted active case finding, alert
📖 New Research Published in JIEPH
Can predictive analytics strengthen Lassa fever preparedness?
This new study explores how data, spatial epidemiology and predictive modelling can help identify hotspots, anticipate risks and strengthen preparedness and response.
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Investigation d’un cas suspect de MVE à Bende-Bende
Le 26 août 2026, un cas suspect de Maladie à Virus Ebola (MVE), voyageur en provenance de la Tshopo, a été investigué au Point de contrôle de Bende-Bende, dans la ZS Maluku 1, AS Maluku, DPS Kinshasa.
L’activité
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Renforcement de la surveillance et de la sensibilisation à Barumbu
Le 26 août 2026, dans la Zone de Santé de Barumbu, les ACoDD ont mené plusieurs activités au CS SADIM, AS Bitshaku-Tshaku : recherche active (RA), affichage de la définition de cas et briefing des