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.

🚨 Historic Achievement for Egyptian Public Health! 🚨Egypt FETP joins the Ministry of Health and Population in celebrati...
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.

FETP Advanced Level: Health Economics Workshop 📊Last week, Advanced FETP residents participated in a 4-day intensive wor...
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! 🌟

🎉 HISTORY IN THE MAKING! Celebrating the First-Ever Graduation of the FETP - Vector Control Track (Basic Level) in the E...
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

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