FETP Egypt

11/02/2026

🦟 FETP in Action: Field Work in Disease Vector Control

This is what field epidemiology looks like on the ground! 🎥

As part of the first-ever FETP training track on Disease Vector Control for the Eastern Mediterranean and North Africa region, our 32 residents were putting theory into practice through intensive on-the-job training.

As part of their intensive training, these 32 residents were applying their skills in real-world settings—investigating, monitoring, and building strategies to combat vector-borne diseases across all Egyptian governorates.

🎯 Why this matters:
FETP trains disease detectives by doing. Through hands-on mentored fieldwork, these residents are not only learning—they are delivering impact now, strengthening local capacities where they are needed most.

Watch our residents in action 👇

08/02/2026

🚨 Historic Achievement for Egyptian Public Health! 🚨

Egypt FETP joins the Ministry of Health and Population in celebrating a monumental achievement: Dr. Amr Kandeel, The Vice of Minister of Health and Population, has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion.

Dr. Kandeel is the Egyptian ever to receive this prestigious global honor, recognizing over 25 years of exceptional contributions to public health in Egypt and the region.

This award underscores the critical impact of preventive medicine and robust public health systems—the very foundation of field epidemiology. Dr. Kandeel's leadership has been instrumental in driving the national achievements, including:

✨ Attaining WHO certifications for the elimination of polio, measles, rubella, trachoma, and malaria (making Egypt the first African country to eliminate malaria).
✨ Achieving control of Hepatitis B virus among children, a first in the Eastern Mediterranean Region.
✨ Leading a transformative leap in national infection prevention and control (IPC) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) programs, with 5 hospitals obtaining international accreditation.
✨ Pioneering the digital transformation of vital health systems, including vaccination registries, civil registration (birth/death), electronic disease surveillance, and quarantine management—areas where field epidemiologists play a key role.
✨ Expanding access to care through the accreditation of 129 primary healthcare units.

The Nelson Mandela Award was established in 2019 to honor the centenary of Nelson Mandela’s birth and is awarded annually for outstanding achievements in health promotion.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Amr Kandeel on this well-deserved international recognition! The award will be presented in May 2026 at the 79th World Health Assembly.

We are proud to work under a leadership that champions evidence-based prevention and strengthens the frontline of public health.

الصحة: مصر تحصد جائزة «نيلسون مانديلا العالمية لتعزيز الصحة 2026» والدكتور عمرو قنديل أول مصري يحصل على الجائزة

أعلنت وزارة الصحة والسكان، فوز الدكتور عمرو قنديل، نائب وزير الصحة والسكان للطب الوقائي والصحة العامة، بجائزة نيلسون مانديلا لتعزيز الصحة لعام 2026، تقديراً لإسهاماته على مدى أكثر من 25 عاماً في خدمة الصحة العامة المصرية والإقليمية وذلك وفقا لإعلان المجلس التنفيذي لمنظمة الصحة العالمية.

أنشئت جائزة نيلسون مانديلا لتعزيز الصحة عام 2019 إحياءً لذكرى المئوية الأولى لميلاد الزعيم نيلسون مانديلا، وتُمنح سنوياً لأفراد قدموا إسهامات استثنائية ذات تأثير ملموس في تحسين صحة المجتمعات.
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من أبرز إنجازات الدكتور عمرو قنديل، قيادة منظومة الطب الوقائي في مصر للحصول على:
* إشهادات منظمة الصحة العالمية بالخلو من شلل الأطفال، الحصبة، الحصبة الألمانية، التراخوما، والقضاء على الملاريا كأول دولة أفريقية

* تحقيق السيطرة على فيروس الالتهاب الكبدي «بي» بين الأطفال كأول دولة بإقليم شرق المتوسط
* نقلة نوعية في منظومة مكافحة العدوى ومقاومة مضادات الميكروبات وحصول 5 مستشفيات على الاعتماد الدولي
* الإسهام البارز في التحول الرقمي لمنظومات التطعيمات، تسجيل المواليد والوفيات، الترصد الوبائي، والحجر الصحي
* اعتماد 129 وحدة رعاية أولية وتطبيق العلاج على نفقة الدولة في 100 وحدة صحية

‎يُعد الدكتور عمرو قنديل أول مصري يفوز بهذه الجائزة المرموقة، ومن المقرر تسلّمها في مايو 2026 خلال الجلسة العامة للدورة الـ79 لجمعية الصحة العالمية، بحضور المدير العام للمنظمة، وممثل مؤسسة نيلسون مانديلا.

08/02/2026

FETP Advanced Level: Health Economics Workshop 📊
Last week, Advanced FETP residents participated in a 4-day intensive workshop on Health Economics, aimed at strengthening their understanding of economic thinking in public health decision-making.
Throughout the workshop, residents explored key topics including:
• Introduction to Health Economics
• Health systems and financing
• Costing of public health interventions
• Economic evaluation methods (Cost-Effectiveness & Cost-Utility Analysis)
• Budget Impact Analysis and priority setting
• Practical exercises and research examples to translate concepts into real-world public health practice
On the final day, residents presented their pilot results of the graduation study in front of the technical committee—an important milestone in the Advanced FETP journey and a key step toward program completion.
We’re proud of our Advanced FETP residents for their dedication and professionalism. Your commitment continues to build a stronger, evidence-driven public health workforce! 🌟

05/12/2025

🎉 HISTORY IN THE MAKING! Celebrating the First-Ever Graduation of the FETP - Vector Control Track (Basic Level) in the Eastern Mediterranean & North Africa!🎉

This week marks a monumental step forward for public health in our region! We are thrilled to announce the successful graduation of the pioneering first cohort of the Field Epidemiology Training Program - Vector Control Track.

This landmark ceremony was honored by the presence of distinguished leaders and partners whose vision and support made this success possible:
- Dr. Amr Kandeel, Vice Minister of Health and Population
- Dr. Neama Abid, WHO Representative in Egypt
- Senior leaders and managers of the Preventive Sector
- Representatives from key international organizations

🌟 What makes this cohort truly special?
- Our graduates include, for the first time ever, agricultural engineers working alongside public health professionals!
- A diverse group of 32 outstanding graduates from 18 governorates across Egypt
- A powerful collaboration between the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Agriculture

With deepest gratitude, we thank our incredible network of partners whose support made this visionary program possible. A heartfelt thank you goes to our dedicated cohort mentors—your guidance, wisdom, and unwavering commitment were the cornerstone of our participants' success.

These dedicated professionals have successfully completed six intensive months of training, mastering the essential competencies and requirements needed to combat vector-borne diseases and protect community health.

🚀They are now ready! Armed with knowledge, skills, and passion, these graduates are prepared to safeguard public health and make a real difference in our communities.

This is more than just a graduation—it's the dawn of a new era in integrated public health! 💪

World Health Organization Egypt Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network TEPHINET

20/11/2025

It's not just training, it's a MISSION! 🚀

The energy is electric as our FETP - Vector Control Track cohort hits the ground running! This isn't about classrooms and theory; this is ON-THE-JOB, IN-THE-FIELD ACTION.

Our future public health warriors are deep in the heart of vector control, gaining real-world experience in the fight against mosquitoes, rodents, and other public health threats. 🦟🐭

This hands-on field experience is where textbook knowledge transforms into life-saving capacity. They are building the skills to protect our communities from vector-borne diseases, making our world a safer, healthier place.

We are so proud of their dedication! This is how we build resilience. This is how we safeguard our future.

A huge THANKS to our incredible mentors and partners! Your guidance is shaping the next generation of public health heroes.

Are you passionate about making a tangible difference? Follow our journey! The work of our FETP residents is vital to our nation's health security.



World Health Organization Egypt Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network TEPHINET

17/11/2025

From Egypt to the World! 🌍

So proud to see our graduates leading a vital session on the global stage! They showcased Egypt's advanced system at the International Conference on Population, Health, and Development.

They highlighted:
🔹Multi-ministerial coordination
🔹Fighting health misinformation
🔹One Health in action
🔹Rapid response success

Proud of our experts for putting Egyptian public health innovation on the map! 👏

17/11/2025

🌟 FETP Cohort 22 - Advanced Level: Building Research Skills! 🌟

This October, our FETP Cohort 22 residents learned key research skills to help them conduct strong studies in a workshop facilitated by expert professors from Cairo University and Ain Shams University!

They covered important topics like:
How to design a study
Choosing the right sampling methods
Calculating sample size
Understanding bias and confounding
Using qualitative research methods

The workshop ended with residents presenting their own research proposals! These proposals are now ready for data collection - turning theory into real-world action.

We're so proud of our Cohort 22 residents. Your hard work will lead to better public health outcomes for everyone! 🎉

17/11/2025

🚀 LAUNCHED! Egypt's new National Guidelines for Event-Based Surveillance at PHDC 2025 Egypt!

Under the esteemed patronage of His Excellency Dr. Khaled AbdelGhafar, Minister of Health and Population, the Preventive Medicine and Public Health Sector proudly announces the historic launch of the National Guidelines for Event-Based Surveillance at the prestigious 2025 Egypt.

These groundbreaking guidelines are the result of the exceptional work by the distinguished graduates of the Egypt FETP, showcasing a powerful model of national capacity building.

The launch event was graced by esteemed senior leadership and representatives from key ministries and national authorities, and international organizations reflecting a unified, whole-of-government commitment to safeguarding public health.

This strategic framework is a game-changer for our nation, empowering us to proactively detect and respond to health threats, thereby ensuring a safer, healthier future for all citizens.

We extend our deepest gratitude and congratulations to preventive medicine and public health sector and our brilliant FETP graduates for their dedication and exemplary achievement.

17/11/2025

From Learning to Leading: Our Frontline Heroes Tackle Vector-Borne Outbreaks! 💪🦟

Last September, we powered up our Vector Control Track with an intensive Outbreak Investigation Workshop specially designed for our brilliant agricultural engineers! This wasn't just a lecture—it was a mission preparation.

When a vector-borne threat emerges, a rapid response is everything. That's exactly what our residents mastered. We dove deep into the critical skills needed to lead from the front:
- Mastering the Outbreak Playbook: From the first alert to declaring the outbreak over, we covered every critical step.
- Lab-Linkage in Action: Building the crucial bridge to diagnostic labs for fast, accurate results.
- Environmental Detective Work: Assessing the surroundings to find and eliminate breeding sites.
- The Power of Words: Crafting clear and effective risk communication messages for the public.
- Safety First: Ensuring team and community safety with protocols for fieldwork during outbreaks.

The real challenge began with a realistic simulation Exercise!. Our residents were thrust into a real-world scenario set in the Rift Valley, where they had to apply all their new skills under pressure to contain a simulated outbreak. It was amazing to see everyone work together so effectively to solve complex problems!

Thank you to our amazing agricultural engineers for your hard work and brilliant contributions! You are the vital link in protecting our communities, and our livestock. The future of outbreak response is in capable hands!



World Health Organization Egypt Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network TEPHINET

17/11/2025

Shaping the Future: A Key Moment in Our FETP Vector Control Journey

Let's revisit an incredibly productive chapter for our FETP Vector Control Track! This wasn't just any assignment; it was an intensive fieldwork mission where our participants, under the expert guidance of their mentors, became the frontline detectives of public health.🔍

Armed with determination and purpose, they dove deep into their governorates to tackle vector surveillance head-on. The result? Powerful presentations where they shared comprehensive vector density maps for mosquitoes and rodents and delivered crucial evaluations of surveillance systems' data quality and timeliness. The energy in the room was truly inspiring, filled with innovative solutions and constructive feedback that helped shape the future of vector control in their governorates.

This experience wasn't just a success — it was a cornerstone event that strengthened our network of skilled epidemiologists and continues to impact public health efforts in Egypt!



World Health Organization Egypt Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network TEPHINET