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. Notion Gombe, AFENET Regional Technical Coordinator for Southern Africa, is in Gaborone, Botswana 🇧🇼 supporting the Botswana Intermediate FETP Workshop 2 (16–27 March 2026).
The workshop, officially opened by FETP Director Dr. Onalethata Lesetedi, brings together 12
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AFENET’s Corps of Disease Detectives are supporting an in-depth field investigation following two suspected community deaths linked to viral hemorrhagic fevers in Shamana Village, Bulape Health Zone, Kasai Province, DRC. — ACoDD Ntambue Esperent #OutbreakResponse #HealthSecurity
Dr Victoria Kanana, the Head of the Kenya National Public Health Institute (NPHI) delegation to the ongoing exchange visit with the Uganda NIPH paid a courtesy call to Dr Ditu Kazambu, Head of Programs, AFENET. Discussions focused on the upcoming Kenya Health Security Convention
Day 2 of the Kenya NPHI benchmarking visit focused on strengthening curriculum design, accreditation, and training tracks. Key discussions explored aligning FETP programs, enhancing coordination across tracks, and leveraging data for impact. #PublicHealth #FETP #CapacityBuilding
AFENET has deployed three measles consultants to support Uganda’s Ministry of Health in addressing persistent measles outbreaks. With funding and technical support from the US CDC, Dr Raji Ismail and Dr Ibidolapo Ijarotimi (Nigeria), and Dr Diriba S. Gemechu (Ethiopia) will work
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