EpiScientia Network

The EpiScientia Network has officially kicked off in Kigali, Rwanda! 🇷🇼 From 9th-10th July 2026, partners from Africa and Europe are coming together to strengthen infectious disease surveillance and public health intelligence across the continent. Together, they’re building capacity in health informatics, data science, and infectious disease modelling, while advancing secure, data-driven public health systems. Funded by the EU through Horizon Europe EDCTP3, #EpiScientia brings together universities, NPHIs, Africa CDC, research institutions, and technology partners to drive lasting impact. #PublicHealth #HealthInformatics #DataScience #Africa #GlobalHealth Learn more about the project: episcientia.eu @EDCTP @EDCTP3 @heritage_rdlabs @ugent @Uni_Rwanda @AfricaCDC @RBCRwanda @EPHIEthiopia @iressef @IRSPCAQ @GanzaMarie40667 @twamarc

🚀 Happening Now: The EpiScientia Network Kick-off Meeting is underway! Gathering in Kigali, Rwanda! From !th to 10 July 2026. Today marks the beginning of an exciting journey to strengthen infectious disease surveillance and public health intelligence across Africa with the kick-off meeting. Over the coming days, consortium partners from Africa and Europe are coming together to launch the EpiScientia Network, aligning on a shared vision to: 🔹 Build capacity in Health Informatics, Data Science and Infectious Disease Modelling 🔹 Strengthen African National Public Health Institutes (NPHIs) 🔹 Deploy a federated, privacy-preserving health data infrastructure 🔹 Translate data into evidence for better public health decision-making Funded by the European Union through the Horizon Europe EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking, EpiScientia brings together universities, NPHIs, Africa CDC, research institutes and technology partners to create sustainable impact across the continent. We look forward to an inspiring 3 days of collaboration, innovation and partnership. Learn more about the project: episcientia.eu #EpiScientia #PublicHealth #HealthInformatics #DataScience #DiseaseModelling #GlobalHealth #NPHI #OHDSI #CapacityBuilding #HorizonEurope #EDCTP3 @EDCTP @EDCTP3 @heritage_rdlabs @ugent @Uni_Rwanda @AfricaCDC @RBCRwanda @EPHIEthiopia @iressef @IRSPCAQ

Exciting news from Dakar, Senegal The ANTENNA Project — Training Hubs for Statisticians and Epidemiologists across Eastern, Central & Western Africa — is officially launched, and I couldn't be more proud of what this represents. Africa's health challenges demand African solutions, and that starts with investing in the people who generate the evidence. ANTENNA is doing exactly that — building the next generation of statisticians and epidemiologists through training, mentorship, fellowship, and cross-country collaboration. Discussions focused on governance, curriculum development, AI and mathematical modelling, and practical learning opportunities to strengthen disease surveillance and public health research. When researchers, data scientists, and institutions work together across borders, we don't just produce knowledge — we change lives. #ANTENNAProject #HealthResearch #DataScience #Epidemiology #CapacityBuilding #PublicHealth #WestAfrica #APHRCResearch

The Training Hubs for Statisticians, Epidemiologists in Eastern, Central & Western Africa (ANTENNA) Project has officially been launched in Dakar, Senegal. The project brings together partners from Senegal, Cameroon, and Guinea-Bissau to strengthen health data and research capacity across East, Central, and West Africa. The project aims to develop the next generation of statisticians and epidemiologists through enhanced training, mentorship, fellowship opportunities, and cross-country collaboration. In his opening remarks, Head of Programs, Mat Lowe, PhD, highlighted the critical role of data and statistics in driving Africa’s sustainable development and prosperity. Dr Samba cor Sarr of Senegal’s Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene emphasized the need to strengthen human research capacity and build robust systems that translate scientific evidence into effective health policy. Discussions during the two-day convening focused on governance, curriculum development, the integration of AI and mathematical modelling, and practical learning opportunities to strengthen disease surveillance and public health research. ANTENNA is laying the foundation for a stronger regional network of researchers, data scientists, and institutions working together to generate evidence, inform policy, and improve health outcomes across Africa. #ANTENNAProject #HealthResearch #DataScience #Epidemiology #CapacityBuilding #PublicHealth #WestAfrica #APHRCResearch @IBusulwa , @agnes_kiragga , @CKyobutungi @DKadengye , @mirre02 , @_iswaema @isammygh , @ChristineGer22

Africa CDC is seeking partners, consultants, experts, and service providers to support critical initiatives that strengthen health security, advance digital health and laboratory systems, improve quality standards, and drive innovation across the continent. We invite qualified individuals, firms, and organizations to explore our latest open opportunities and become part of Africa's public health transformation. ----- Africa CDC recherche des partenaires, consultants, experts et prestataires de services pour soutenir des initiatives stratégiques visant à renforcer la sécurité sanitaire, faire progresser la santé numérique et les systèmes de laboratoire, améliorer les normes de qualité et stimuler l'innovation à travers le continent. Nous invitons les personnes qualifiées, les cabinets de conseil, les entreprises et les organisations à découvrir nos dernières opportunités et à contribuer à la transformation de la santé publique en Afrique. View all opportunities | Consultez toutes les opportunités: africacdc.org/supply-chain-d…

Using coding agents and a skill-based context engineering approach to map EMA authorized drugs to RxNorm #OHDSISocialShowcase Author: Rowan Parry 🔗 loom.ly/qgOON0U #JoinTheJourney

Live: Graduation Ceremony of the Kofi Annan Global Health Leadership Programme || June 12, 2026 x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Did you know a common steroid can help prevent a serious complication in people starting #HIV treatment? 💊 The #PredART trial, funded by #EDCTP, showed prednisone can reduce TB-IRIS risk by 30%. 👉 More: global-health-edctp3.europa.eu/expanding-use-… #WhatIsGlobalHealthEDCTP3

የኢቦላ ቫይረስ በሽታ ወረርሽኝ ዝግጁነትና ምላሽን ለመፈተሽ በሀገር አቀፍ ደረጃ የሕብረተሰብ ጤና አደጋ ማስተባበሪያ ማዕከላት functional Simulation exercise) አካሄዱ ephi.gov.etየኢቦላ-ቫይረስ-በሽታ-ወረርሽኝ-ዝግጁነት/ facebook.com/share/p/1ESq94…

🌍 Shaping the future of public health research and data science in Africa. Countdown towards the EpiScientia Kick-Off Workshop in Kigali on 08-10 July 2026! An opportunity to set up the journey, align on roadmap and extend opportunities to engage in a growing network focused on health informatics, data science, modelling, and infectious disease research capacity strengthening. 📅 Don't miss it! 🔗 episcientia.eu/en/news-events… #EpiScientia #PublicHealth #DataScience #HealthInformatics #ResearchCapacity #GlobalHealth #HorizonEurope @EDCTP3 @EDCTP @ugent @uacbenin @RBCRwanda @Uni_Rwanda @heritage_rdlabs @OhdsiAfrica @IRSPCAQ @EPHIEthiopia @instituto_ins @LSHTM @iressef @IDIAPJGol

As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response, participants attended an informative session led by experts who shared insights on key areas critical to health security. Prof. Raphael Sangeda, Director of Continuing  Education  and Professional  Development , MUHAS discussed the importance of genetic epidemiology in disease surveillance and tracing transmission chains. He emphasized how genomic data can help scientists understand disease spread, identify emerging threats, and support timely public health interventions. Dr. Eblate Ernest Mjingo, Director General- Tanzania Wildlife Research  Institute ( TAWIRI) highlighted the role of wildlife–human interactions in the emergence of pandemics. He explained how diseases can spill over from animals to humans and stressed the importance of integrating wildlife surveillance evidence into preparedness and response systems. Dr.  Elibariki Mwakapeje, National Antimicrobial Resistance Expert, FAO  focused on the critical role of communities in preventing and responding to pandemics. He underscored the need for strong community engagement, participation, and awareness to enhance health security and ensure effective public health responses. #OneHealth #PandemicPreparedness #DiseaseSurveillance #GlobalHealthSecurity #HealthSecurity PublicHealth

Africa CDC has issued interim guidance to all @_AfricanUnion Member States to strengthen surveillance and cross-border preparedness for Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease. The guidance follows consultations with affected countries, public health experts and international partners, including discussions during the recent visit of H.E. Hadja Lahbib (@hadjalahbib), European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, to the Ebola-affected region. Africa CDC is calling for stronger exit screening at airports, seaports and land crossings; rapid reporting; clear referral pathways; infection prevention and control; and better coordination across borders. These measures protect communities, reduce the risk of further spread and help keep borders open through science-based public health action. Africa CDC will continue working with Member States, @WHO and all partners to strengthen preparedness and response, maintain trust and protect health security across Africa and beyond. africacdc.org/download/bundi… @EU_Commission

📢I am seeking outstanding PhD candidates to join newly funded research projects supported by the Australian Research Council (ARC) and National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). Successful candidates will be based at Griffith University's Nathan campus in Brisbane, Australia. Project 1: Responsive Imaging and Drug Delivery Systems Desired experience and skills include: -Nanomaterial synthesis and characterisation -Cell-based assays -Fluorescence imaging -Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) -Animal handling Project 2: Organ-on-a-Chip Technologies Desired experience and skills include: -Mammalian cell culture -Cell-based assays -Microfluidics -Biochemistry and molecular biology Applicants are expected to have an excellent academic record, reflected by a high GPA, and preferably a strong publication track record, including first-author publications. You must hold either an Honours or Master's degree to be eligible to apply. We welcome applications from highly motivated candidates with a keen interest in interdisciplinary biomedical research. Further information about my research group can be found here: lnkd.in/gXrtZh8M hangta.group Please submit your CV (including list of publications), academic transcript(s), and IELTS certificate to h.ta@griffith.edu.au. #nanomedicine #MolecularImaging #OrganOnChip #LabOnChip #microfluidic

Large language models (LLMs) can replicate human emotions like fear, sadness and anxiety, and be 'calmed down’ by a breathing exercise, suggests a study published in @LancetDigitalH Find out more: spkl.io/601478eS2

Under the African Union–European Union (AU–EU) Health Partnership, Africa CDC convened partners for the Kick-Off Meeting of the #TeamEurope Initiative on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and One Health Workforce Strengthening. Bringing together the @EU_Commission, the EDCTP association, ICARS, @ECDC_EU, @ASLM_News and technical experts, the meeting marked the start of coordinated implementation to strengthen Africa’s response to AMR through a One Health approach. By aligning priorities, defining roles, and establishing a shared roadmap, partners are advancing collective efforts to protect and support Africa’s #HealthSecurity and Sovereignty agenda. #AMR #OneHealth

Extending OMCP to the OHDSI Application Layer: MCP Servers for Vocabulary, Cohort Definition, and Statistical Profiling #OHDSISocialShowcase Lead: Niko Möller-Grell Team: S Shenzhang, Z Joshua Jiang, R Dobson, V Chandrabalan 🔗 loom.ly/gVpV2u0 #JoinTheJourney