Global Health Organization specific Egyptian Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) as WHO Collaborating Center for Field Epidemiology Training, July 18.
The Egyptian Epidemiology Program is the first WHO Collaborating Center in the Eastern Mediterranean and Africa Region to focus on epidemiology training.
Established in July 2025, the Egyptian FETP focuses on prevention, control and response Vector-borne diseases. Representing more than 17% of all infectious diseases globally, these diseases are defined by their transmission through organisms, or vectors.
For example, malaria, a prominent example of a vector-borne disease, is a parasitic infection transmitted by anopheline mosquitoes.
It was established in 1993 with support from the World Health Organization. Egypt FETP It brings together professionals from all over the country to participate in classroom and hands-on training. This training lasts six months. Since its inception, the program has graduated 385 epidemiologists.
Collaborating centers with the World Health Organization It is an international network of institutions that work to support WHO programmes, such as field training in epidemiology. There are currently more than 800 centers of this type in more than 80 WHO Member States.
The appointment is initially granted for a period of four years, and may be renewed later. The designations give WHO access to leading health institutions around the world, while giving institutions greater visibility and acclaim.
The ranking highlights Egypt’s growing national and regional role in enhancing training in epidemiology, prevention and response.
in Data In a statement to the State Information Service on July 18, Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar indicated that the classification would enhance Egypt’s ability to respond to public health emergencies.
Abdul Ghaffar added that this will allow the state to better support regional health security, and provide technical support and expertise to neighboring countries.