About Us

The Ethiopian Field Epidemiology Alumni Network

The Ethiopian Field Epidemiology Alumni Network is a membership network platform for the Field Epidemiologist and Field Epidemiology Residents studying in eight EFELTP providing universities; Addis Ababa, Jimma, Gondar, Haramaya, Mekelle, Hawassa, Bahirdar and St. Paul Medical College.
The Ethiopia Field Epidemiology Alumni is established in 2022 engages its member from all over Ethiopia. The alumni network works in partnership with the Ethiopian Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training and diverse filed epidemiology networks; African Field Epidemiology Network, TEPHINET, etc and the Ethiopian Public Health Association and US-CDC

Who we are

The Ethiopian Field Epidemiology Alumni Network is a professional association network it is formally established on the year 2022 and get its license from Civil Society Organization Association (CSOA) on the same year.

Vision

Advancing public health emergency management to prevent and mitigate risks and ensure better quality health services for the community.

Mission

To empower Field Epidemiology professionals to advance surveillance, research, and emergency response while supporting communities and strengthening Ethiopia’s public health system.”

The alumni network platform is created to build strength and capacity by.

Evidence-Based Policy and Capacity Building

Involve field epidemiologists in national health policy, planning, and decision-making to ensure interventions are evidence-based and context-specific, while strengthening laboratory and research capacity.

Knowledge Sharing and Communication

Enhance public health communication by disseminating research findings, reports, and educational materials to professionals and the wider community.

Global Health Coordination and Rapid Response:

Promote the implementation of global health regulations and enable quick mobilization of skilled epidemiologists for effective public health responses and system strengthening.

Collaboration, Innovation, and Leadership Development:

Foster global collaboration, knowledge exchange, and leadership growth among public health professionals to boost preparedness, resilience, and innovation in addressing health threats.

Our Objectives

  • To promote active engagement of Field Epidemiologists in shaping health policies, plans and administrating decisions to ensure evidence based, contextually relevant interventions

  • Support the strengthening of laboratory support for priority health threats and promoting scientific research that informs public health interventions and policy.

  • Bringing together trained professionals to create and implement standardized guidelines for ongoing public health practice, ensuring practical, consistent, and effective approaches.

  • Support the implementation of standards and guidelines for consistent and high- quality public health practice across the country by bringing together trained professionals.

  • Supporting the implementation of global health regulations and developing robust monitoring and response systems to enhance national and international public health efforts.

  • Encouraging the sharing of knowledge, promoting innovative approaches, and developing leadership within the public health community to enhance preparedness, response, and resilience against health threats.

  • Promoting collaboration among field epidemiologists worldwide to safeguard population health through evidence-based practices and actionable solutions.

  • Promoting collaboration among field epidemiologists worldwide to safeguard population health through evidence-based practices and actionable solutions.

  • Enhancing national preparedness for potential public health emergencies by building a skilled workforce that can effectively prevent and control the spread of diseases.