EMPHNET works with countries in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) to strengthen public health systems in an effort to contribute to improved health outcomes. They aim at strengthening public health capacity with a specific focus on applied epidemiology. They are the only Public Health Network in the region and their work is an accumulation of collaborative efforts with Ministries of Health of countries in the region. They support Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETPs) as a mechanism for advancing public health workforce capacity in the region.

EMPHNET’s work is guided by the public health approach with emphasis on populations and risk factors. Their ultimate aim is to contribute to enhancing health status in the region by promoting country capacity in applied epidemiology with special emphasis on surveillance and outbreak investigations. They believe in the power of information and knowledge sharing and we partner with associations, institutions, networks and organizations that hold similar views. Their efforts grow as They build their network of expertise, which they believe is their strong attribute in fulfilling public health needs in the region. They support and promote applied research in response to public health challenges and They are guided by their commitment to change.