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.
🇳🇪 World Field Epidemiology Day 2026 | Niger
From detection to action: field epidemiology on the frontlines of polio eradication.
Following the confirmation of Niger’s first circulating variant poliovirus type 3 (cVDPV3) case of 2026 in the Zinder Region, Dr Moussa Ahamadou,
Journée mondiale de l’épidémiologie de terrain 2026 | Burkina Faso
Sur le terrain, chaque investigation est une occasion de protéger les communautés.
Au Burkina Faso, les participants du FETP Frontline apprennent en faisant : investigation des menaces sanitaires, sensibilisation
World Field Epidemiology Day 2026 | Burkina Faso
Field epidemiology in action.
From improving data quality and strengthening surveillance to investigating suspected measles cases and threats affecting plant health, FETP Frontline trainees in Burkina Faso are putting their skills
🇧🇫 World Field Epidemiology Day 2026 | Burkina Faso
From “Zero Cases” to Action: Field Epidemiology Strengthening Surveillance
In January 2026, a report of “zero cases” of animal trypanosomiasis in Dédougou caught the attention of field epidemiologists, particularly because
🇧🇫 World Field Epidemiology Day 2026 | Burkina Faso
Protecting Communities from Behind the Scenes: The Power of Field Epidemiology
Field epidemiology turns evidence from communities into action that strengthens public health.
In Burkina Faso, graduates of Cohort 5 of the
Ahead of World Field Epidemiology Day – 7 September, we celebrate the field epidemiologists working every day to protect communities from vaccine-preventable diseases.
From identifying immunity gaps and detecting outbreaks to guiding vaccination strategies and reaching
