Dr Simon Antara

Director, African Field Epidemiology Network @AFENETAfrica

[Alain Labrique @alabriqu]

Going into #WHA76, excited to see many countries shifting from fragmented #DigitalHealth to National Digital Transformation. @WHO is proud to help member-states work towards leveraging strategies, architecture and appropriate technologies to achieve #UHC. https://t.co/nRJL5E7b1b

[Dr Jean Kaseya @Dr_JeanKaseya]

Pathogen genomics is a game-changer in outbreak detection and disease surveillance. Africa CDC’s pathogen genomics program, including the Institute of Pathogen Genomics and Africa Pathogen Genomics Initiative, has been instrumental in building capacity and driving collaboration.

[Dr Jean Kaseya @Dr_JeanKaseya]

Today, we celebrate the launch of the International Pathogen Surveillance Network (#IPSN) hosted by @WHO. As @AfricaCDC, we've been at the forefront of pathogen genomics, strengthening continental capacity & coordination. Together, we'll amplify our efforts for a healthier Africa

[AFENET Sierra Leone @AfenetSL]

Sierra Leone Ministry of Health and Sanitation with support from AFENET and US CDC have empowered chiefdom supervisors on electronic data analysis using DHIS2 countrywide, including data use at their level. @dhis_2 @AFENETAfrica

[Africa CDC @AfricaCDC]

To ensure we achieve a Safe and Secure Africa, let us both identify our high-priority pathogens and establish lab-enhanced surveillance for these using a multisectoral, One Health approach. #TheAfricaWeWant #OneHealthDay2022

[ECOWAS Centre for Surveillance and Disease Control @Ecowas_cdc]

#Today at @Ecowas_cdc

Team led @vlokossou received Directors of @AFENETAfrica @AfenetNigeria and @iressef delegation during a courtesy visit.

The opportunity was taken to discuss how to strengthen the region's capacity in FELTP, One Health and Research among other topics.

[Dr. Tom Frieden @DrTomFrieden]

90,000 lives could be saved, 900,000+ hospitalizations prevented, and billions of dollars in medical costs averted with robust uptake of the Omicron booster this fall, according to a new analysis.

[AFENETAfrica @AFENETAfrica]

@AFENETAfrica is hosting a team from @AfricaCDC. The duo shares a common vision towards a healthier Africa. AFENET Director Dr Simon Antara lauded @AfricaCDC “for entrusting us with resources and we promise to use them prudently.” AFENET implements a number of Africa CDC projects

[Chikwe Ihekweazu @Chikwe_I]

Congratulations to my dear brother and colleague @vlokossou

Wishing you all the best in taking @Ecowas_cdc to the next level for West Africa’s regional health security and global health security

[Dr Simon Antara @AntaraSimon]

@SA_FETP @KuonzaLazarus @ms_emelina Congratulations SAFETP!

[Dr Simon Antara @AntaraSimon]

@TFGH Congratulations Dr O' Carroll!
We at AFENET wish you well in your new role and look forward to continuing and strengthening our collaboration with TFGH

[Dr Simon Antara @AntaraSimon]

@virchowprize @JNkengasong Congratulations!
Your transformational leadership in the global public health space is very inspiring. Well-deserved!

[AFENETAfrica @AFENETAfrica]

This is a critical step towards ensuring the survival & longevity of our FETPs. Many #FETPs are making great efforts at institutionalizing but this is something that must continuously work on. The room for improvement is never full. - @AntaraSimon

[AFENET Nigeria @AfenetNigeria]

Cohort 1 Residents of the Intermediate Level Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) in Nigeria graduated on 18/3/22. 14 graduands were presented with certificates by Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, Director-General, of @NCDCgov. The FETP is supported by AFENET and USCDC

[Dr Simon Antara @AntaraSimon]

We should commit to dismantling stereotypes in our society. It is our collective responsibility to break the bias and ensure gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow. Are you in? #BreakTheBias2022

[Dr Simon Antara @AntaraSimon]

Congratulations to all women on the occasion of International Women’s Day.

[Dr Simon Antara @AntaraSimon]

As we celebrate the great contributions of women and their continuous impact towards making the world a better place for all, we must soberly reflect on the prevalence of stereotypes and biases against women that hinder the realization of their full potentials.

[Dr Simon Antara @AntaraSimon]

To maintain their relevance, all FETPs must continuously pay attention to continuous quality improvement and sustainability.

[Dr Simon Antara @AntaraSimon]

Today I participated in the graduation ceremony of the first cohort of 14 residents of the Ivory Coast Intermediate FETP in Abidjan. At AFENET, we are very proud of the growth of the Ivory Coast FETP from the Frontline training to Intermediate.