FETP Egypt

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Field Epedimiology Training Program The E-FETP was the second in the Eastern Mediterranean region.

The Egyptian Field Epidemiology Training Program (E-FETP) is a competency-based training and service program in applied epidemiology and public health that builds the core competencies of public health epidemiologists in communicable disease surveillance and response. FETPs have been modeled and developed in many countries worldwide after the success of the Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) that was first created by CDC in 1951. Since 1980, CDC has helped establish 55 programs that have trained more than 3,100 graduates from 72 countries. Approximately 80% of graduates work in government in their home countries and many fill leadership positions in the public health systems. It started in 1993, in collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Disease control and Prevention. In 2000, the program's success led to the establishment of the Epidemiology & Surveillance Unit (ESU) which is responsible for disease surveillance, outbreak investigation & response, training, and the development of the National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS). Now FETP is a principle component of the ESU in the Ministry of Health (MOH). Up to year, 2015, 17 cohorts of total 107 officers have been graduated and now provide essential epidemiologic services to the country. E-FETP works in close collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Disease control and Prevention, Training in Epidemiology and Public Health Interventions Network (TEPHINET) and Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network (EMPHNET). Residents who are selected and enrolled into the E-FETP, follow its curriculum and receive a certificate of achievement accredited from CDC upon satisfactory completion of the two-year training program.

It's not just training, it's a MISSION! 🚀The energy is electric as our FETP - Vector Control Track cohort hits the groun...
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.



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From Egypt to the World! 🌍So proud to see our   graduates leading a vital session on the global stage! They showcased Eg...
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! 👏

🌟 FETP Cohort 22 - Advanced Level: Building Research Skills! 🌟This October, our FETP Cohort 22 residents learned key res...
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! 🎉

🚀 LAUNCHED! Egypt's new National Guidelines for Event-Based Surveillance at PHDC 2025 Egypt!Under the esteemed patronage...
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.

From Learning to Leading: Our Frontline Heroes Tackle Vector-Borne Outbreaks! 💪🦟Last September, we powered up our Vector...
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!



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Shaping the Future: A Key Moment in Our FETP Vector Control JourneyLet's revisit an incredibly productive chapter for ou...
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!



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🎉Celebrating World Field Epidemiology Day – September 7 🎉Egypt Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) proudly celebr...
14/09/2025

🎉Celebrating World Field Epidemiology Day – September 7 🎉

Egypt Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) proudly celebrated World Field Epidemiology Day during a workshop titled "Outbreak Investigation", as part of the newly launched Vector Control Track of the Basic Level of FETP — the first of its kind in the Eastern Mediterranean Region.

👩‍🔬👨‍🔬 32 agricultural engineers across Egypt are participating in this unique training, designed to enhance national capacity in preventing, detecting, and responding to vector-borne diseases.

Dr. Amr Kandeel, Deputy Minister of Health, emphasized that since its launch in 1993, Egypt’s FETP has played a key role in building public health capacity. This new track reflects Egypt’s ongoing leadership in health security and highlights the essential role of field epidemiologists in emergency preparedness and rapid response.

Dr. Nima Abid, WHO Representative in Egypt, commended the program’s alignment with the global priorities of health security, praising its direct impact on improving disease surveillance and outbreak response capabilities at the national level.

Dr. Rady Hammad, Head of Preventive Medicine and Public Health Sector, highlighted the importance of building practical skills for outbreak response, and praised the ongoing efforts of the ongoing national efforts in mapping and managing disease vectors.

🙏 On and every day, we honor our incredible field epidemiologists. You are the disease detectives, the backbone of our health security, and the frontline defenders keeping our communities safe. The impact of your work changes the world.💙



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🌟 HAPPY WORLD FIELD EPIDEMIOLOGY DAY! 🌟Today, we celebrate the disease detectives on the front lines! From Egypt to the ...
07/09/2025

🌟 HAPPY WORLD FIELD EPIDEMIOLOGY DAY! 🌟

Today, we celebrate the disease detectives on the front lines! From Egypt to the world, we are thrilled to share the incredible journey of the Egypt Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP)—a story of strategic expansion, excellence, and innovation.

We are Making Our Mark 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

Since 1993, in collaboration with the U.S. CDC, we’ve been building an army of over 400 elite public health professionals.

✅ ACCREDITED: We’re proud to be TEPHINET-accredited, meeting the highest global standards!

✅ EXPANDING: From central levels to governorates nationwide—and even beyond our borders, making Egypt a regional hub for experience!

✅ MULTI-SECTORAL: Our strength is in our diversity! We train experts in labs, environment, zoonotic diseases, immunization, and more for a true "One Health" approach.

✅ IMPACTFUL: We don't just collect data—we act on it! Our teams lead rapid response to outbreaks and conduct national surveys, turning evidence into life-saving action. Our graduates, now leaders in MOHP, WHO, Africa CDC, and beyond, are shaping health policy across the globe!

✅ INNOVATIVE: We launched the region’s first One Health cohort and are pioneering programs in vector control track.

With over 100 publications and 100+ conference presentations, our voice is heard on the world stage.

This is Egypt FETP today: Accredited in quality, expanding in scope, and essential to our nation's health security.

A massive thank you to our incredible field heroes. Your dedication is the cornerstone of a healthier, safer Egypt for everyone. We are so proud of you💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻



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Making Our Mark: A Successful FETP Exchange Program Concludes We were honored to host two outstanding FETP graduates fro...
04/09/2025

Making Our Mark: A Successful FETP Exchange Program Concludes

We were honored to host two outstanding FETP graduates from for an immersive exchange program, implemented in collaboration with ! 🇮🇶➡️🇪🇬

This wasn't just a visit; it was a deep dive into the heart of public health action in Egypt. Our Iraqi colleagues embarked on a hands-on journey through our national public health surveillance system, with a special focus on our event-based surveillance.

From high-level strategy sessions at the Ministry of Health and Population in the New Administrative Capital to on-the-ground tours of multi-level healthcare facilities, they went through the entire lifecycle of public health in action, from data collection to rapid response.

The exchange successfully achieved its core goals: strengthening field capacity, translating academic knowledge into practice, and expanding our powerful regional network of epidemiologists. It was an honor to host such dedicated professionals to advance our region's health security.

A huge thank you to for making this possible and to our colleagues from Iraq FETP for their fantastic energy and collaboration. The future of public health in our region is bright!


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🚀 Making Our Mark: Field Epidemiology in Action! 🚀The moment we've been training for is HERE! 🦟 Our pioneering first coh...
02/09/2025

🚀 Making Our Mark: Field Epidemiology in Action! 🚀

The moment we've been training for is HERE! 🦟 Our pioneering first cohort of the Vector Control Track (Basic Level FETP) has hit the ground running for their first field assignment! 💪

Our brave residents are deployed across 20 governorates, diving deep into the heart of our vector surveillance systems. Their mission? To ensure our data is not just collected, but is rock-solid, timely, and ready for action.

This isn't just a training exercise—it's the first step in strengthening our nation's front-line defense against vector-borne diseases. The findings they gather will be invaluable for public health action and policy.

Stay tuned as these talented disease detectives and prove that strong data is the foundation of a healthier Egypt! 🇪🇬🌍



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