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.
🇨🇩 Strengthening border health security in DRC. Following the 16th Ebola outbreak, AFENET DRC, CDC, and the Ministry of Health launched the Border Health Project to enhance surveillance, preparedness, and response at priority points of entry in Kasai, Kasai Central, and Kwango.
Celebrating 10 Years of FETP Frontline DRC!
Since its launch in 2016, the Democratic Republic of Congo's Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) Frontline has trained 667 public health professionals, with 662 actively serving across all 26 provinces of the country. These
Behind the Response: Active Case Search in Health Facilities
As part of ongoing Ebola preparedness and response efforts, AFENET and Ministry of health are conducting Active Case Search (ACS) in health facilities across the country.
Our work begins at hospital entry points,
Active case search remains one of the strongest tools in Ebola outbreak response.
Teams from AFENET and @MakSPH continue supporting surveillance, case investigation, contact tracing, and infection prevention and control activities across Kampala health facilities to strengthen
Strengthening Public Health Evidence in West Africa 📚🌍
The Regional Scientific Manuscript Writing Workshop has officially commenced in Accra, Ghana, bringing together 22 FETP residents, graduates, and mentors from Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia.
Health security is economic security.
The ongoing #Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda is a reminder that investing in surveillance, workforce development, and preparedness is not optional—it is essential for protecting lives, trade, and economic stability.
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