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Liberia FETP Alumni Investigate AEFI/AESI Cases in Liberia

Childhood immunization is vital for protecting against serious diseases, but sometimes adverse events following immunization

Highlights from the Liberia FETP Intermediate Cohort 8 Workshop 2

The Liberia Field Epidemiology Training Program (LFETP) recently concluded its second workshop for Intermediate Cohort

Liberia FETP Launched 8th Cohort of Intermediate Training

In partnership with the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), the United States Centers

Strengthening Public Health Initiatives: AFENET, NPHIL, and US CDC Collaborate in Liberia

In a concerted effort to bolster public health endeavors and enhance coordination among key stakeholders,

Call for Applications: Liberia Intermediate Field Epidemiology Training Program 2024

With support from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) and

Graduation Milestone: LFETP Celebrates Seventh Cohort of Intermediate Program

The Liberia Field Epidemiology Training Program (LFETP) successfully graduated the seventh cohort of its Intermediate

AFENET extends technical support toward Liberia’s Onchocerciasis elimination efforts

During a July 2022 visit to Liberia, the AFENET team’s support revolved around the integration of community vector control “Slash and Clear” (S&C) to the much-used approach of mass distribution of ivermectin by onchocerciasis elimination programs in Africa. Slash and Clear entails the removal of vegetation from S. damnosum s.str. breeding sites to reduce the number of larval substrates, with the hope that this would have the knock-on effect of reducing the vector biting rates. While the slash and clear interventions were very successful in the savanna S. damnosum s.str. infested streams of Northern Uganda, it is possible that this method may not generally be applicable in all areas of Africa. Read more.