The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is a not-for-profit networking and service alliance of Field Epidemiology (and Laboratory) Training Programs [FE(L)TPs] and other applied epidemiology training programs in Africa. Established in 2005, AFENET is dedicated to improving the health outcomes of communities through collaboration with ministries of health, as well as national, regional, and international partners. The organization strives to build strong, effective, and sustainable programs and capacity to enhance public health systems across the African continent and beyond, ensuring alignment with the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) strategy and the International Health Regulations (IHR).

Over the years, AFENET has developed an expanding partnership base with various international and regional multilateral agencies, philanthropies, government bodies, academic institutions, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). As of now, its membership includes 40 FE(L)TPs spread across Africa. AFENET remains committed to broadening its reach within Africa and beyond in support of advancing global health security.

Vision

A healthier Africa.

Mission

AFENET’s mission is to ensure the effective prevention and control of epidemics and other priority public health challenges in Africa.

Core Values

• Accountability & Transparency 
• Professionalism 
• Networking and Collaboration

Goal

AFENET aims to strengthen field epidemiology and public health laboratory capacity to effectively address major public health issues across the continent.

Strategic Objectives

• Strengthen public health surveillance, emergency preparedness, response, and recovery
• Strengthen public health laboratory systems
• Enhance the prevention, detection, and management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs)
• Promote Universal Health Coverage
• Advance the One Health approach and climate change mitigation
• Promote public health research, innovation, publication, and networking