South Africa Field Epidemiology Training Programme

The SAFETP is competency-based training program that was initiated in 2006 to increase South Africa’s field epidemiological capacity

[South Africa Field Epidemiology Training Programme @SA_FETP]

We wish to congratulate the 2022 SAFETP advanced cohort affiliated with the University of Pretoria on achieving their MSc in Epidemiology and Biostatistics! 🎉 Your hard work and dedication have paid off, and you're now equipped with valuable skills to advance field epidemiology.

[South Africa Field Epidemiology Training Programme @SA_FETP]

Applications for the SAFETP 2027 intake are open!
Interested in becoming a field epidemiologist? Join a programme that strengthens skills in surveillance, outbreak investigation, and public health response.

Apply by 30 June 2026:
https://t.co/jPiXbjAxe8

#FieldEpidemiology

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This ceremony marks a significant milestone in their journey as field epidemiologists and public health experts. Over the past two years, they have committed themselves to mastering the art and science of disease surveillance, outbreak investigation, and public health action.

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The 18th cohort of the Advanced Field Epidemiology Training Programme comprised eight dedicated public health professionals, all of whom had the opportunity to present their research at the completion ceremony today.
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This occasion recognises their achievements, dedication, and successful completion of training, highlighting their commitment to advancing public health capacity and excellence in the field.
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Today, we’re celebrating the @SA_FETP 2024 Advanced Cohort at their Completion Ceremony.

As the programme’s 18th cohort, this group marks another important milestone in strengthening South Africa’s public health workforce.

[South Africa Field Epidemiology Training Programme @SA_FETP]

SAFETP launched its first One Health FETP-Frontline cohort this week
Participants from 6 provinces in the human, animal & environmental health sectors engaged in sessions on #OneHealth, epidemiology and surveillance data analysis. 👏
#FETP #FieldEpidemiology #PublicHealth

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Learn more here: https://t.co/zWibCPAAH7

#TEPHINET #fieldepidemiology #CDCglobal #professionaldevelopment #FETP

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South Africa FETP, with Jhpiego SA, hosted a One Health FETP Frontline Mentors Workshop this week 🌍

Mentors from SA, Eswatini, Namibia & Lesotho strengthened skills in #OneHealth, surveillance and supporting frontline trainees. 👏

#FETP #FieldEpidemiology

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📢 Join us for an upcoming webinar:
Reaching the Unreached: Closing Public Health Gaps in Africa
🗓 30 March 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM EAT

🎯 Strengthening surveillance, service delivery & community engagement to reach underserved populations.
🔗 Register: https://t.co/k71m893n3r

#AFENET #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #FieldEpidemiology
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One week away! Join us for CDC-FETP Technical Webinar, "AI in Action: Strengthening FETP Scientific Communication", presented by Dr. Erika Rossetto, Dr. Roberta Horth, and Dr. Mallick Masum Billah.

April 1, 8 AM-9:30 AM ET.

🔗 Register today! https://t.co/n4HSPJagaq

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SAFETP welcomed its 20th Advanced cohort earlier this year, with 9 residents being enrolled.
Orientation covered programme structure, scientific communication, and engagement with public health specialists to lay the foundation for applied field epidemiology training.

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TEPHINET is pleased to announce the abstracts selected for the 2026 International Nights Oral Presentation session to be held on April 23, 2026, at the U.S. CDC (EIS) Conference. Congratulations!
🔗https://t.co/9bUWfJz9Ts

#FETP #fieldepidemiology #TEPHINET

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As the year draws to a close, we’re proud to share publications from the SAFETP community in 2025.
Scientific publishing is a core part of FETP, turning fieldwork into evidence for public health action.

Access the publications here:
https://t.co/Rjc2I4XX1s

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Congratulations to the 12 graduates of the Eastern Cape Intermediate FETP Cohort! 🎉

Well done to the trainees for their commitment and for translating field data into evidence for public health action. 👏📊

#SAFETP #FETP #FieldEpidemiology #PublicHealth #EasternCape

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Closing off the ceremony, the HOD delivered a heartfelt congratulatory message and awarded certificates to the trainees, recognising and celebrating their hard work and dedication.

We are incredibly proud of all 13 graduates and their outstanding achievements!

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The Completion Ceremony for the 4th Cohort of the Intermediate-level FETP was a resounding success! This milestone not only celebrated the dedication of our trainees but also highlighted the vital role the programme plays in building a resilient public health workforce.

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The discussion highlighted a critical pillar of public health - the ability to move beyond raw data and transform it into meaningful, actionable evidence. It also underscored the importance of strengthening analytical capacity within the province.

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During the Intermediate FETP Completion Ceremony, subject matter experts took part in a dynamic roundtable discussion on the theme: “Translating data into evidence for planning and decision-making.”

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Today's ceremony highlights the scientifically grounded work completed by our @SA_FETP graduates throughout their training and celebrates their key achievements.

#SAFETP #PublicHealth #IntermediateFETP