A first cohort for Seychelles
Comprising 18 healthcare professionals, this cohort began its training in February 2024. The 13-week course combines theory and practice.
Supported by the SEGA – One Health Network of the Indian Ocean Commission(IOC), it aims to provide member states with qualified resources in field epidemiology.
Why focus on field epidemiology?
Field epidemiology plays an essential role in disease prevention and management. The mobilization of Comorian and Mauritian field epidemiologists, respectively for the cholera and dengue epidemics, illustrates its importance.
The FETP-Frontline One Health training program is designed to build capacity in :
- identify epidemics
- investigate their causes
- implement effective control measures.
This expertise is crucial to protect the health of the population but also, and above all, prevent the spread of disease.
Second cohort and Master
A new FETP-Frontline cohort will begin shortly.
A new group of healthcare professionals will thus have the opportunity to train and actively contribute to national and regional health safety.
In addition, 2 Seychellois healthcare professionals will be able to join the recently accredited FETP Master’s program this year.
By investing in training and capacity-building for human resources, the SEGA – One Health network is demonstrating its commitment to regional health safety.
About FETP-Frontline One Health
Training has been one of the SEGA – One Health Network’s thematic clusters since its creation in 2009.
With the support of the Agence française de développement and the European Union, the SEGA – One Health Network offers a training program dedicated to field epidemiology.
The 13-week training corresponds to the FETP-Frontline. At the end of the 13-week course, graduates have 28 ECTS credits.
In the Seychelles and Mauritius, this training is carried out in collaboration with the Mauritius Institute of Health.
The National Institute of Public and Community Health supports Malagasy health professionals in their training. In the Comoros, support is provided by the School of Medicine and Public Health.
* data as of April 19, 2024
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