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 of AFENET and member of the ECOWAS Regional Centre for Surveillance and Disease Control Technical Advisory Council, attended the Council’s Annual Meeting held in Abuja, Nigeria, from 6–8 May 2026.
The meeting brought together regional leaders and
AFENET Collaborates with US CDC and Other Partners to Conduct a Simulation Exercise to Strengthen Regional Lassa Fever Preparedness and Response in West Africa
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC), in collaboration with the African Field
🇲🇿 Mozambique is strengthening frontline surveillance through the One Health approach.
From 13–17 April 2026, 17 FETP Frontline mentors from six provinces gathered in Maputo for intensive training on the updated FETP Frontline curriculum, focused on integrating human, animal,
Building a workforce that is ready, not just trained.
At the FELTPs in Global Health Security session during the Kenya Health Security Convention 2026, panelists explored what it truly takes to strengthen health security through people, systems, and partnerships.
Featuring
Representing Dr. Simon Antara - Director AFENET, Dr. Patrick Nguku - Regional Technical Coordinator - @AfenetNigeria delivered a compelling presentation on advancing One Health through leadership, collaboration, and innovation at #KHSC2026.
Key highlights:
🔹 Africa continues
📢 New publication alert!
New research now live in the Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public Health, advancing evidence for stronger public health systems in Africa.
From field epidemiology to real-world interventions, this study adds to the growing body of locally
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