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Transferring a patient under investigation for COVID-19 from a rural area to the hospital. Photo submitted to TEPHINET by the Malaysian Epidemic Intelligence Program.

World Field Epidemiology Day

7 September 2021

Fighting outbreaks and health emergencies, including COVID-19, on the front lines

Transferring a patient under investigation for COVID-19 from a rural area to the hospital. Photo submitted to TEPHINET by the Malaysian Epidemic Intelligence Program.

COVID-19 contact tracing. Photo submitted to TEPHINET by Ahmad Suleiman (Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program).

World Field Epidemiology Day

7 September 2021

Strengthening health surveillance systems to detect public health threats early

COVID-19 contact tracing. Photo submitted to TEPHINET by Ahmad Suleiman (Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program).

Ebola outbreak response in Nzérékoré Region, Guinea (2015). Photo submitted to TEPHINET by Katomba Kalonda Kacques (Democratic Republic of the Congo Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program).

World Field Epidemiology Day

7 September 2021

Enabling effective outbreak management and public health emergency response

Ebola outbreak response in Nzérékoré Region, Guinea (2015). Photo submitted to TEPHINET by Katomba Kalonda Kacques (Democratic Republic of the Congo Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program).

Household surveying for routine immunization coverage in Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan. Photo submitted to TEPHINET by Farman Ali (Pakistan Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program).

World Field Epidemiology Day

7 September 2021

Ensuring quality health data for evidence-informed policy and decision-making

Household surveying for routine immunization coverage in Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan. Photo submitted to TEPHINET by Farman Ali (Pakistan Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program).

Studying the health impact of exposure to mercury used in gold mining. Photo submitted to TEPHINET by Maria Nathalia Muñoz Guerrero (Colombia Field Epidemiology Training Program).

World Field Epidemiology Day

7 September 2021

Working at the forefront of One Health on human, animal, and environmental health

Studying the health impact of exposure to mercury used in gold mining. Photo submitted to TEPHINET by Maria Nathalia Muñoz Guerrero (Colombia Field Epidemiology Training Program).

Investigating a potential cholera case in a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh. Photo submitted to TEPHINET by Amalia Plotogea (Canada Field Epidemiology Program).

World Field Epidemiology Day

7 September 2021

Advancing knowledge to strengthen public health policies and interventions

Investigating a potential cholera case in a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh. Photo submitted to TEPHINET by Amalia Plotogea (Canada Field Epidemiology Program).

World Field Epidemiology Day (#WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay) is a global movement to recognize and raise awareness of the vital role of field epidemiologists in protecting the health of populations and advancing global health security, and to advocate for increased investment in field epidemiology training, research, and professionals.

The past year has brought unprecedented visibility to the work of field epidemiologists as the world has fought COVID-19, but this visibility has not always resulted in understanding the importance of field epidemiology, nor in the increased support needed to strengthen public health systems around the globe to better detect and respond to outbreaks.

We invite you to join World Field Epidemiology Day through action, communication and advocacy. Share your work and your stories online, organize an event, and call on leaders to take action. Together, we can make a strong case for increased support and investment in field epidemiology for the health and security of the world.

Get Involved

Help recognize and raise awareness of the vital role of field epidemiologists in protecting public health.

Global Events

Take action by organizing or attending an event, and be sure to register your event with us.

Partners

Join us in recognizing World Field Epidemiology Day.

World Field Epidemiology Day is coordinated by TEPHINET, a program of The Task Force for Global Health. TEPHINET is the global network of Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETPs). Learn more at tephinet.org.

Partners

Angels in the Field

African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

Alanda Health

Australasian Epidemiological Association (AEA)

Bliss Medical Centre

Bangladesh Field Epidemiology Training Program, Institute of Epidemiology Disease Control & Research

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Central American Field Epidemiology Training Network (REDCEC)

Cyprus international Institute for Environmental and Public Health

Daffodil International University Department of Public Health

Directorate of Central Health Establishment, Pakistan

Directorate of Medical Services, the Presidency Abuja.

Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network (EMPHNET)

EPIET Alumni Network

Ethiopian Public Health Institute

European Center for Disease Prevention and Control

Eurosurveillance

Field Epidemiology in Action

Field Epidemiology National Association in Morocco ANET

Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) of Turkey

Foundation Against Child Trafficking

Gerakan Peduli Disabilitas dan Lepra Indonesia - GPDLI

Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN)

Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences & Research

Institute of Health and Tourism Management at FH JOANNEUM University of Applied Sciences

Institute for Public Health of Montenegro

International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID)

Just Human Productions

Laboratório de Epidemiologia da UFES

Lautech Teaching Hospital

Menzies School of Health Research

National Institute of Health of Colombia

National Scientific Center for Especially Dangerous Infections

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control

One Health Scientific Solutions

ProEpi - Brazilian Field Epidemiology Network

Public Health Update

Red Suramericana de Epidemiología de Campo (REDSUR)

Rede Brasileira de Pesquisas em Tuberculose (REDE-TB)

Residencia en Epidemiología (Dirección General de Epidemiología, México)

Robert Koch Institute

Saudi Field Epidemiology Training Program

SDS/UNB - Health Situation Room at University of Brasilia

Somali Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP)

Somali National University School of Public Health and Research

South Asia Field Epidemiology and Technology Network (SAFETYNET)

St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College

The Task Force for Global Health

Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program

UK Health Security Agency

Welwitchia Health Training Centre

Western Pacific Surveillance and Response Journal

Click here to become a partner.

#WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay tweets

RT @Saudi_FETP: برنامج الوبائيات الحقلي السعودي، ٣٢ سنة من العطاء والانجازات #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay https://t.co/iDIUWEYI9F

1 week 5 days ago

On the occasion of #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay earlier this week, the #Morocco 🇲🇦 National Association of #FieldEpidemiology renews its commitment to expand the country’s field epidemiology workforce. Read more (in Arabic): https://t.co/YbtMkyEy6w

2 weeks 5 hours ago

"Rapid & effective preparedness & response to local #outbreaks & #pandemics is a mainstay of public health action...field #epidemiologists are key to this endeavour." Just published in @Eurosurveillanc: Reflections on the first #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay https://t.co/eIxgo5uol3

2 weeks 2 days ago

In honor of #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay earlier this week, the Turkey 🇹🇷 Field Epidemiology Training Program (#FETP) released a video showcasing the work of field epidemiologists in the country since the program's inception in 2012. Check it out! ➡️ https://t.co/5LWSeQOzV0

2 weeks 2 days ago

RT @EPPIcenter_UCSF: We're so thankful! Fieldwork drives the research. #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay @WHOAFRO @acegid @AFENETAfrica @mideastbop @iedea_sa @SA_FETP @TheCGPS @ISEG_LSHTM @malariagenomics @ThisWormyWorld @JCU_mossies @jennifergardy @philipwelkhoff https://t.co/aP1g0xLzWq

2 weeks 2 days ago

Have you seen our special supplement in @ISID_org!? Published for #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay, it showcases the work of #FETP trainees & alumni from @EPIET, @ANUPopHealth, @EpiSUS_MS, @SA_FETP, @icmr_nie, @PHE_uk, @fieldepi_action, and Yemen FETP. ➡️https://t.co/oIog0cmiGq

2 weeks 3 days ago

Thanks to all who made the 1st #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay a resounding success! Across social media, #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay had 2,300 mentions, 49,200 shares and a total reach of 28.4 million people! 🌎🌍🌏 Read the campaign highlights here: https://t.co/K0bfnBvFT4

2 weeks 3 days ago

RT @SPHMMC_Official: In connection with world Epidemiology day, Let you know about Our College Activities . #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay #TEPHINET https://t.co/sQGxLxxstS

2 weeks 3 days ago

RT @IsaacGhinai: Happy #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay to all the applied epidemiologists working hard to contain COVID-19 and other health threats! Thanks for all the hard work, particularly over the last 18 months. @markgpritchard @drrichardteran @emd3737 @aisling_vaughan etc https://t.co/HfqpKmoaHH

2 weeks 3 days ago

RT @IntiKoryQuevedo: Antes de que termine el #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay quisiera recordar la importancia que en Ec muchos le hemos puesto al terreno, a todxs mis colegas controlando y previniendo en las comunidades, el dengue, malaria, tuberculosis, la lepra, el vih, y demás eventos ¡felíz día! https://t.co/kXNs4jy0v2

2 weeks 3 days ago

RT @MhssNamibia: The Ministry of Health and Social Services celebrate World Field Epidemiology Day #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay https://t.co/Le2P9aEki8

2 weeks 3 days ago

RT @AFENETAfrica: #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay #AFENET #FieldEpidemiologySavesLives https://t.co/XGS20ZisW6

2 weeks 3 days ago

RT @ISID_org: Yesterday was #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay! @ISID_org continues to celebrate and recognize the importance of field epidemiologists who prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats around the world. #PublicHealth #ISID https://t.co/kF7VDYlOFR

2 weeks 3 days ago

In honor of #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay, Dr. Natalie Mayet of South Africa's @nicd_sa, speaks on the importance of sustaining #FieldEpidemiology workforce development for a healthier future. Listen to her extremely informative talk here: https://t.co/r9Zr4g1kiT @SA_FETP #FETP

2 weeks 4 days ago

Did you miss our #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay virtual celebration? Don’t fret – you can watch the full event on our YouTube channel! Hear from #PublicHealth leaders on the vital role that #FieldEpidemiologists play in ensuring #GlobalHealthSecurity: https://t.co/6nxafuM439

2 weeks 4 days ago

Beyond their dedication to strengthening #PublicHealth systems, #FieldEpidemiologists around the world share a passion ❤️ for their work. Hear from #FETP trainees and graduates on what drives their passion: https://t.co/GHmuLxpXdO #epitwitter #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay

2 weeks 4 days ago

RT @guigdu: Happy #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay ! A big shout out to all field epidemiologists / disease detectives across the globe 🙌 🦠 🌎 🧑‍💻 📊 🔬🔎 https://t.co/Fz9FYtTILG

2 weeks 4 days ago

RT @ResolveTSL: Today is #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay. Field epidemiologists keep people safe around the world by identifying and stopping disease threats. https://t.co/SERlhNMaOy

2 weeks 4 days ago

Alain, Kassim, Stephen, Stephanie, & Nadia are #FETP alumni in DRC, Ghana, Kenya, Australia, & Pakistan applying their field epidemiology skills to help their countries tackle urgent public health threats. Read their stories for #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay: https://t.co/GlH9l87TDa https://t.co/RSU8GAxEi7

2 weeks 4 days ago

RT @lia_tadesse: Today is the 1st Annual #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay : Celebrating Our Public Health "Disease Detectives". Field epidemiologists play a key role in protecting the health and safety of our communities and have demonstrated this strongly in the COVID-19 public health response. https://t.co/ajqwWnLb0A

2 weeks 4 days ago

RT @IETSColombia: Feliz día a los héroes de a pie, nuestros epidemiólogos de campo @INSColombia #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay #Epidemiology #EpidemiologíadeCampo https://t.co/IoG2wHLeOw

2 weeks 4 days ago

RT @CSTEnews: Today, Sept. 7, #CSTE proudly joins @CDCgov in recognizing #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay, a global movement to recognize and raise awareness of the vital role of field epidemiologists in protecting the health of populations. Learn more: https://t.co/euOdbMhKoW #Epidemiology #Epi https://t.co/bq1Ct6Eem1

2 weeks 4 days ago

As countries’ health systems face increasingly complex threats, training workers in field epidemiology is even more important. The globally recognized Field Epidemiology Training Program (#FETP) builds a cadre of skilled field epidemiologists. #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay https://t.co/hWvxO4XiRF

2 weeks 4 days ago

On #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay, learn more about the South Africa 🇿🇦 #FETP (@SA_FETP)! The program’s residents are boosting #publichealth data management and capacity building across districts in South Africa. Watch their spotlight: https://t.co/5NK1aId1vl

2 weeks 4 days ago

Get Involved

Global Events

Partners

World Field Epidemiology Day is coordinated by TEPHINET, a program of The Task Force for Global Health. TEPHINET is the global network of Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETPs). Learn more at tephinet.org.

Partners

Angels in the Field

African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

Alanda Health

Australasian Epidemiological Association (AEA)

Bliss Medical Centre

Bangladesh Field Epidemiology Training Program, Institute of Epidemiology Disease Control & Research

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Central American Field Epidemiology Training Network (REDCEC)

Cyprus international Institute for Environmental and Public Health

Daffodil International University Department of Public Health

Directorate of Central Health Establishment, Pakistan

Directorate of Medical Services, the Presidency Abuja.

Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network (EMPHNET)

EPIET Alumni Network

Ethiopian Public Health Institute

European Center for Disease Prevention and Control

Eurosurveillance

Field Epidemiology in Action

Field Epidemiology National Association in Morocco ANET

Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) of Turkey

Foundation Against Child Trafficking

Gerakan Peduli Disabilitas dan Lepra Indonesia - GPDLI

Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN)

Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences & Research

Institute of Health and Tourism Management at FH JOANNEUM University of Applied Sciences

Institute for Public Health of Montenegro

International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID)

Just Human Productions

Laboratório de Epidemiologia da UFES

Lautech Teaching Hospital

Menzies School of Health Research

National Institute of Health of Colombia

National Scientific Center for Especially Dangerous Infections

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control

One Health Scientific Solutions

ProEpi - Brazilian Field Epidemiology Network

Public Health Update

Red Suramericana de Epidemiología de Campo (REDSUR)

Rede Brasileira de Pesquisas em Tuberculose (REDE-TB)

Residencia en Epidemiología (Dirección General de Epidemiología, México)

Robert Koch Institute

Saudi Field Epidemiology Training Program

SDS/UNB - Health Situation Room at University of Brasilia

Somali Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP)

Somali National University School of Public Health and Research

South Asia Field Epidemiology and Technology Network (SAFETYNET)

St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College

The Task Force for Global Health

Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program

UK Health Security Agency

Welwitchia Health Training Centre

Western Pacific Surveillance and Response Journal

Click here to become a partner.

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