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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

African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

Alanda Health

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)

Daffodil International University Department of Public Health

Directorate of Central Health Establishment, Pakistan

Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network (EMPHNET)

EPIET Alumni Network

Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) of Turkey

Field Epidemiology National Association in Morocco ANET

Foundation Against Child Trafficking

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)

Lautech Teaching Hospital

Menzies School of Health Research

National Institute of Health of Colombia

National Scientific Center for Especially Dangerous Infections

One Health Scientific Solutions

ProEpi - Brazilian Field Epidemiology Network

Public Health Update

Red Suramericana de Epidemiología de Campo (REDSUR)

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

Welwitchia Health Training Centre

Click here to become a partner.

#WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay tweets

📣Just published: 5️⃣ pre-prints from our upcoming journal supplement for the first #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay on September 7! The articles were written by #FETP fellows around the 🌎and have been published in advance of the full supplement: https://t.co/CAlk2gvmnH

6 days 3 hours ago

📣Just published: 5️⃣ pre-prints from our upcoming journal supplement for the first #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay on September 7! he articles were written by #FETP fellows around the 🌎and have been published in advance of the full supplement: https://t.co/CAlk2gvmnH

6 days 6 hours ago

Are you a #FieldEpidemiologist? We want to know what makes you passionate about your work!❣️ Send us your short video and we may share it on #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay on September 7! More info 👉 https://t.co/TojDKGJEEQ

1 week 3 min ago

📢 CALL FOR VIDEOS: “I Am a Field Epidemiologist” 📢 In honor of #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay, we're requesting videos from field epidemiologists showcasing why you're passionate about your work! Share your video story with us by June 30! More info: https://t.co/h5nOz76GHs https://t.co/R7ffwmvyMH

2 weeks 1 day ago

The latest in our pre-published #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay supplement series: @FETPNG fellows share findings from a cross-sectional survey of healthcare workers on barriers and enablers to reaching national #COVID19 testing targets. https://t.co/V4ECRQPOCN https://t.co/Axeudie5X6

2 weeks 2 days ago

#DiseaseDetectives in #Yemen were called to investigate the first cases of #COVID19 in country, providing early information on disease risk and transmission. Learn more about their work, published as part of our #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay supplement! ➡️https://t.co/IlcrRKPjb3 https://t.co/FlFOQ0hJKM

2 weeks 3 days ago

Pre-published as part of our #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay supplement: #FETP trainees from @PHE_uk investigated an outbreak of E.Coli caused by cucumbers, ensuring preventive steps to stop the spread of disease. 📕https://t.co/NXwNSFaNrV https://t.co/W5MDnwEwvI

2 weeks 4 days ago

Fellows from @EpiSUS_MS investigated an outbreak of #COVID19 among prison inmates >60 years to understand transmission, prevalence and outcomes. Results were pre-published for an upcoming @ISID_org supplement for #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay. Read more: https://t.co/MrFg1E2zdj https://t.co/0Dse39nsP7

2 weeks 5 days ago

Scientific publishing is a key competency for #FETPs. We've partnered with @ISID_org to develop a supplement for #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay, providing opportunities for #FETP trainees and grads to publish their work. Stay tuned for article pre-proofs! https://t.co/7Jh2l0KQxV

3 weeks 3 hours ago

We’re partnering with @ISID_org to publish a journal supplement for #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay! This publication is the result of surveys and interviews with #FETP network members who expressed a need for support around #scientificpublishing. https://t.co/ASjTWJsEox https://t.co/jSP6Enls1x

3 weeks 9 hours ago

Mark your calendars for the 1st #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay on September 7! ➡️ Visit https://t.co/P4WePoxrca to download the communications toolkit and become an official partner. More info to come! #epitwitter #FETP #FELTP #epidemiology #fieldepidemiology #diseasedetectives https://t.co/tuZPXfi2bI

1 month 2 weeks ago

RT @SoniaBoender: Just discovered this wealth of communicationss resources for #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay by @tephinet ! Check it out, #SoMe4epis 😎 https://t.co/vsnRb0c6ZV #FETP #EPIET #EUPHEM @EANBoard #SciComm #EpiTwitter https://t.co/KGoMq9T6UB

1 month 3 weeks ago

#WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay 👣 is coming up on a September 7, and we’re inviting field #epidemiologists to share personal stories that we can share on that day. Visit the website to share your story and find other ways to get involved! https://t.co/FPHQj5Ob2y #epitwitter #FETP

2 months 3 weeks ago

NEW: #Zoom virtual backgrounds are available for #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay! Get 4 below + find more at https://t.co/pyORvrLwNv (see Communications Resources) Use them to celebrate & raise awareness of World Field #Epidemiology Day! #epitwitter #FETP https://t.co/ZKHHgiwZPk

3 months 1 week ago

📢 The 1st ever #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay is coming up on September 7! 🗓 Join us in honoring the important work of field #epidemiologists! Share your stories and sign on as official partners! 🤝 ➡️ Visit https://t.co/P4WePoxrca for more info!

3 months 1 week ago

Join us in honoring field epidemiologists on September 7! Visit https://t.co/pyORvrLwNv for information about how to get involved! #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay https://t.co/HZCbslNDqk

3 months 4 weeks ago

RT @AusAmbRHS: Coming on September 7: #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay to honour all of those disease detectives protecting populations from epidemics and pandemics. Visit: https://t.co/lwdh0VmwMo https://t.co/KdYPXZTlyM

4 months 2 weeks ago

RT @teachepi: Seems like everyone is an epidemiologist these days🙄but in 2021 we will have the first ever #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay to highlight the vital role of field epidemiologists and field epi training #FETP in public health and advancing global health security https://t.co/LDdEvoUU8B

4 months 3 weeks ago

RT @PHInformatics: Our sister program at @TFGH, @tephinet, just launched their new website for the inaugural #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay, which will be September 7. Be sure to check it out! https://t.co/Jl9bqCPDk6

4 months 3 weeks ago

RT @TFGH: 📢📢Coming on September 7: #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay to honor all of those disease detectives protecting populations from epidemics and pandemics. Visit: https://t.co/DZXMuxKQLa https://t.co/C5s0Hi5LDE

4 months 3 weeks ago

We’re excited to launch the official website for the first-ever #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay on September 7, 2021! Visit https://t.co/P4WePoxrca to learn how you and your organizations can get involved in this campaign! https://t.co/jzFC5rr4KY

4 months 3 weeks 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

African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

Alanda Health

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)

Daffodil International University Department of Public Health

Directorate of Central Health Establishment, Pakistan

Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network (EMPHNET)

EPIET Alumni Network

Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) of Turkey

Field Epidemiology National Association in Morocco ANET

Foundation Against Child Trafficking

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)

Lautech Teaching Hospital

Menzies School of Health Research

National Institute of Health of Colombia

National Scientific Center for Especially Dangerous Infections

One Health Scientific Solutions

ProEpi - Brazilian Field Epidemiology Network

Public Health Update

Red Suramericana de Epidemiología de Campo (REDSUR)

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

Welwitchia Health Training Centre

Click here to become a partner.

#WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay tweets

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