Latest news with #FETP
See - Sada Elbalad
09-07-2025
- Health
- See - Sada Elbalad
Egypt, WHO Launche Region's 1st Vector Control Field Epidemiology Training
Ahmed Emam Egypt has launched the Middle East and North Africa's first field epidemiology training programme (FETP) dedicated to vector control, marking a major step forward in the region's ability to tackle vector-borne diseases. The initiative is supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in Egypt and funded by the Pandemic Fund. The newly launched training aims to build national capacity to detect, prevent, and respond to diseases transmitted by vectors such as mosquitoes, ticks, and flies. With a strong emphasis on the One Health approach, the programme fosters collaboration across human, animal, and environmental health sectors. A total of 32 participants — mostly agricultural engineers from both the human and animal health sectors — are taking part in the training. The programme blends short, classroom-based instruction with extensive field placements. Over a six-month period, participants will attend three workshops, each followed by hands-on assignments in various governorates. The training dedicates 20% of the time to classroom learning and 80% to practical fieldwork. "This training is a regional first, and it reflects Egypt's commitment to strengthening public health capacity and intersectoral collaboration to address vector-borne threats,' said a WHO Egypt representative. Participants engaged in practical demonstrations, including the development of tools for controlling disease-carrying vectors. The training is competency-based and includes mentoring to reinforce field epidemiology skills. Egypt's FETP, first established in 1993, has trained over 385 epidemiologists and operates at basic, intermediate, and advanced levels. WHO continues to provide technical support to the programme through updates to training materials, mentoring, reviewing scientific outputs, and logistical assistance for fieldwork and workshops. By investing in this initiative, Egypt aims to bolster its preparedness and response capabilities, contributing to the country's broader efforts to protect public health and build a more resilient health system. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
Zawya
07-07-2025
- Health
- Zawya
Egypt launches the first field epidemiology training programme in vector control in the Middle East and North Africa
The WHO Country Office in Egypt supported the Ministry of Health and Population in launching the Middle East and North Africa's first field epidemiology training programme (FETP) focused on vector control. Supported by the Pandemic Fund, it aims to strengthen national capacity in detecting, preventing and responding to vector-borne diseases. The training involved 32 participants, mainly agricultural engineers from the human and animal sectors. It is designed to build workforce capacity to manage and respond to vector-borne disease outbreaks by strengthening and fostering multisectoral collaboration and communication across the human, animal and environmental health sectors using the One Health approach. The training combines short classroom-based modules with extended field placements. Over 6 months, participants attend 3 workshops, each followed by field assignments to reinforce practical skills. The programme allocates 20% of training time to classroom instruction and 80% to hands-on fieldwork across different governorates. Egypt FETP comprises competency-based, mentored training that helps public health professionals enhance their field epidemiology knowledge, skills and competencies. Established in 1993, it has trained and graduated 385 epidemiologists. FETP operates at basic, intermediate and advanced levels. WHO Egypt has continued to provide technical support to Egypt's FETP, including updating training materials, mentoring participants, reviewing reports, abstracts and manuscripts and offering logistical support such as organizing workshops and other fieldwork activities. Successful implementation of the training will enhance Egypt's capacity for prevention, preparedness, detection and response to outbreaks, contributing to the safeguarding of public health and health system resilience. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of World Health Organization - Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean.
