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The Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) of Afghanistan was launched as a joint effort of the Afghanistan National Public Health Institute, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and GHD|EMPHNET. Prior to the launch of this in-country program, Afghanis trained at the joint FETP of Afghanistan and Tajikistan and the FELTP of Pakistan. From both programs 17 Afghani nationals graduated. The Afghanistan FETP is a member of the global FETP network, TEPHINET.
This program empowers the public health workforce to detect, investigate, and respond to infectious diseases, including vaccine preventable diseases, along with supporting the design and implementation of epidemiological projects. While only recently established, the program made remarkable contributions, mainly in COVID-19 response.
Achievements
- Contributions to the COVID-19 response through planning, surveillance, capacity building, risk communication, information sharing, and other initiatives
- Supporting national polio eradication activities
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Cohorts |
Establishment Year |
Modalities |
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2 |
2019 |
Intermediate |
