FETP Egypt

🎉 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

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! 👏

🚀 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 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