welcome to AFENET

Strengthening public health systems across Africa

We work with ministries of health and national, regional and international partners to build strong, effective and sustainable public health programs and capacity.

who we are

A network for healthier communities

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is a not-for-profit networking and service alliance organisation established in 2005, dedicated to improving the health outcomes of communities.

  • Present in 40 countries across Africa
  • Partnering with ministries of health
  • Supporting IDSR and IHR requirements

what we do

Our areas of focus

Building strong, effective and sustainable programs and capacity to improve public health systems on the African continent and beyond.

01

Strengthen public health surveillance, emergency preparedness, response, and recovery

02

Strengthen Public Health Laboratory Systems

03

Strengthen prevention, detection and management of non-communicable diseases

04

Promote Universal Health Coverage (UHC)

05

Advance the One Health approach and climate change mitigation

06

Promote research, innovation, publication and networking

07

Human Resource Management

08

Public Health Logistics Management

09

Fund Management

2005

year AFENET was established

40

countries across Africa

20+

years strengthening health systems

9

strategic focus areas

events

Upcoming events

Conferences, trainings and meetings across our network.

12th TEPHINET Scientific Conference and the Global Field Epidemiology Partnership Forum
10May

12th TEPHINET Scientific Conference and the Global Field Epidemiology Partnership Forum

  • 10 – 13 May 2027
  • Antalya,Turkey

TEPHINET is honored to jointly convene this conference with our co-host, Türkiye Field Epidemiology Training Program, under the General Directorate of Public Health, Ministry of Health of Türkiye.

Partner with us to advance global health security

We collaborate with multilateral agencies, philanthropies, governments, academic institutions and NGOs. Get in touch to explore working together.

news & updates

Latest news

Stories, announcements and updates from across the network.

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+233 243 545 556

write to us

info@afenet.net

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