Liberia Field Epidemiology Training Programme (LFETP)Liberia Field Epidemiology Training Programme LFETP) Working with In-Country Partners Liberia Basic FETP Experience Herbert Brian Kazoora Epidemiologist & Coordinator LFETP African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

Liberia Field Epidemiology Training Programme (LFETP) Background – Liberia  Located in West Africa  15 counties  91 districts  Population: 4,294,000  Affected by EVD:  Case :10,672  Deaths: 4808  CFR: 45%  Source : situation/ebola-situation-report-18- november situation/ebola-situation-report-18- november

Liberia Field Epidemiology Training Programme (LFETP) Background to Basic FETP in Liberia  Collaborative effort between:  Emory University  African Field Epidemiology Network ( AFENET)  Ministry of Health Liberia  Funding and Technical support from US CDC 3

Liberia Field Epidemiology Training Programme (LFETP) Background to Basic FETP in Liberia  Contributes to the National Health Investment plan strategic areas 1&3:  Fit for purpose, productive & motivated health workforce  Epidemic Preparedness, surveillance and response systems 4

Liberia Field Epidemiology Training Programme (LFETP) Liberia FETP Key Milestones May 2015 Initial visit to Liberia by Emory, CDC, AFENET -identify partners - Foster buy–in July 1-3, 2015 Emory & AFENET support stakeholders meeting August 3, 2015 Launch basic FETP: 15 CSOs, 13 DSOs & 02 NSOs November3, /30 officers graduate November 9, 2015 Cohort#2 starts training 23 DSOs & NSOs 5

Liberia Field Epidemiology Training Programme (LFETP) Cohort 1 Group Photo Front Row: Right to Left : Prof Scott McNabb, Dr Farhat Ghada, Dr Justin Maeda, Amb Deborah Malac - Dr Tom Frieden, Hon Tolbert Nyenswah & Dr Herbert Brian Kazoora 5

Liberia Field Epidemiology Training Programme (LFETP) Cohort 2 Group Photo Front Row: Dr Ghada Farhat, Mr Joseph Asamoah, Dr Desmond William ( CDC- County Director), Dr Richard Dicker ( CDC- Atlanta), Dr Peter Adewuyi (Field Coordinator), Dr Emmanuel Musa ( Deputy WHO country Representative), Hon Tolbert Nyenshwah ( Deputy Minister of Health), Moses Fomba ( Cohort#1 graduate), Ms Leela Z, Ms Lily Blebo ( Cohort#1), Dr Maame Amo- Ade & Dr Herbert Kazoora 6

Liberia Field Epidemiology Training Programme (LFETP) Key Partners  Partnership key to;  Establishing, supporting & implementing program  Key partners for the LFETP-Basic:  Emory University  African Field Epidemiology Network  Ministry of Health Liberia  CDC (USA & Country office)  WHO country office  Other FETPs in Africa (Source of trainers/mentors) 8

Liberia Field Epidemiology Training Programme (LFETP) Key Partners & Roles 1. Emory University (PI: Prof Scott McNabb)  Primary CDC Grantee for a 5year CoAg : Emory Partnerships for Global Health security Training  High level coordination of all partners including leading weekly conference calls & physical meetings  Liaises with CDC FETP branch for course materials & Technical support  Prepares all participants and facilitator materials  Takes part in facilitating didactic sessions of the program  Participates in course evaluations & reporting 9

Liberia Field Epidemiology Training Programme (LFETP) Key Partners & Roles 2. African Field Epidemiology Network  Subcontracted by Emory University to implement the basic FETP in Liberia  Works with MoH Liberia & Emory University to identify & invite trainees for the program  Identifies & hires trainers/ field mentors  Participates in facilitation of didactics, Field Mentorship & evaluations  Procures all logistics and services for didactics and field mentorship (Stationery, meals, Incidental expenses, transport refunds and vehicles for field mentorship) 10

Liberia Field Epidemiology Training Programme (LFETP) Key Partners & Roles 3. Ministry of Health- Liberia  Hosts program ( Office space & training rooms)  Spearheads program activities (Face of the Program in country)- Communications  Identifies & invites trainees for the program  Guides on best practices for sustainability  Orients and sets ground rules for trainees  Takes part in the in class and field trainings  Receives weekly updates/trainee reports 11

Liberia Field Epidemiology Training Programme (LFETP) Key Partners & Roles 4. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention  Financial support to the program  Provides curriculum & training materials  Supports didactic sessions  Participates in all program ceremonies (Opening & Graduation).  Receives weekly updates on activities via conference call & summary reports 12

Liberia Field Epidemiology Training Programme (LFETP) Key Partners & Roles 5. WHO Country office- Liberia  Supports didactic sessions- Invited IDSR focal points  WHO county coordinators support field mentorship- Back up FETP mentors/ resources- internet, cars etc  Participates in all program ceremonies (Opening / Graduation).  Receive periodic updates on program activities 13

Liberia Field Epidemiology Training Programme (LFETP) Key Partner & Roles 14

Liberia Field Epidemiology Training Programme (LFETP) Key Partners & Roles 6. Existing FETPs in Africa  Pool of Advanced FETP alumni  Worked with Program directors to identify potential RA/trainers/mentors  Initial trainers- TFETP & GFETP  Permanent staff- GFETP & NFETP 15

Liberia Field Epidemiology Training Programme (LFETP) Field Pictures 16

Liberia Field Epidemiology Training Programme (LFETP) Field Pictures 17