African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

Strengthening Health Information Systems in Uganda: Highlights from the GEEKS Program Cohort 1 Fellowship Journey. https://lnkd.in/dVVgA35b

We at AFENET and the field epidemiology fraternity are deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, the World Health Organization (WHO) Africa Regional Director-elect. Dr. Ndugulile was a visionary leader whose unwavering dedication to advancing public health across Africa will forever be remembered. His remarkable contributions have left an enduring legacy, and his untimely loss is a profound tragedy for the global health community. On behalf of AFENET, we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues, as well as to the parliament and people of Tanzania. Our thoughts are with all who had the privilege of working with him. May his memory continue to inspire efforts to improve health systems and outcomes across the continent. Rest in eternal peace, Dr. Faustine Ndugulile.

Are you the right candidate? Job: Accountant Duty Station: AFENET Secretariat, Kampala, Uganda Application Deadline: 06 December 2024 Details: https://bit.ly/3B7ESDt

Global Health Digest #119 is Here! Stay updated with the latest in global health: Malaria Vaccine Delivered by Mosquito Bite: Innovative approaches spark hope in malaria prevention. Poland Urges Polio Vaccinations: Renewed push after poliovirus detection. Delhi Pollution Crisis: Red flags raised as air quality worsens. Don’t miss these stories and more insights shaping public health around the world! Read the full digest here: http://bit.ly/3V5mBh4 #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth #Vaccines #ClimateCrisis

The Central African Republic & Guinea have commended AFENET’s pivotal role in the fight against polio and vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs). During a recent working visit by AFENET’s Francophone Africa Polio Outbreak Coordinator, Dr. Yaya Ballayira, public health stakeholders, including government officials and development partners, acknowledged the organization’s contribution to strengthening AFP & VPD surveillance and boosting population immunity under the AFENET/CDC Polio Cooperative Agreement. Context: CAR: Since 2019, 45 cVDPV2 cases in children under 15 & 21 environmental isolates have been confirmed. Guinea (2023-2024): 73 cVDPV2 cases in 2023; 13 cVDPV2/cVDPV3 cases in 2024, including acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) cases & environmental isolates. Highlights: CAR’s Minister of Health, Dr. Pierre Somse, praised AFENET’s work and called for extended support. The CAR FETP Program Director - Dr. Raphael MBAILAO, appreciated AFENET's resident advisor for their strategic contributions to Ministry of Health discussions. Through partnership and dedication, AFENET continues to protect vulnerable communities across Africa. #PublicHealth #PolioEradication #VPD #Surveillance #AFENET

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Duty station: AFENET Secretariat Application deadline: Friday November 29, 2024 Application details: https://bit.ly/48UTkLP

AFENET is hiring on behalf of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), a Senior Technical Officer specializing in HIV, TB, Viral, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This role involves leading impactful projects, providing technical expertise, and advancing efforts to combat HIV, TB, and other STDs across Ethiopia and beyond. https://lnkd.in/dPs4HV9D

AFENET, with support from the US Centers for Disease Control, is extending technical support to the second round of the #polio #vaccination campaign in Uganda led by the Health ministry, which kicked off today in 49 districts. The subnational exercise is taking place in the sub-regions of Busoga, Bugisu, Bukedi, Teso, Sebei and Karamoja. Today, one of our teams led by Epidemiologist Joseph Magoola worked Bukedi sub-region and was involved in support supervision, as well as monitoring of the exercise. The campaign follows confirmation of an outbreak in June 2024 after a sample from #environmentalsurveillance in Mbale City tested positive. #VaccinesWork #KeepUgandaPolioFree #HumanlyPossible. 

Exciting Job Opportunity in Kinshasa! AFENET is hiring a Risk & Compliance Officer to join our team in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo! We are looking for a skilled professional to lead risk management and compliance initiatives, ensuring operational excellence in public health projects across the region. ⏰ Application Deadline: 08 November 2024 Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be part of a team that’s driving health solutions across Africa! Apply Here- https://lnkd.in/dai6GVzi

In an effort to improve vaccine preventable disease (VPD) surveillance in Uganda, AFENET in collaboration with WHO in Uganda and the Uganda Ministry of Health's Uganda Expanded Program on Immunization, with support from the US Centers for Disease Control conducted a VPD Surveillance training for Uganda Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) residents and graduates in Entebbe from 29 - 31 October 2024.  AFENET Epidemiologist, Dr John Kamulegeya, said the 38 trained officers will be deployed to support polio surveillance activities in high-risk districts in the country, starting this month. Following a successful first round in early October, Uganda will next week conduct the second round of a sub-national polio immunization campaign in 49 districts in the eastern and northeastern regions. The country declared a polio outbreak on 1 June 2024, after the polio virus was detected during environmental surveillance in Mbale City. The campaign aims to vaccinate all children under five years through a house-to-house vaccination strategy.  #KeepUgandaPolioFree #EndPolio #HumanlyPossible